Scripture to Read: Revelation 3:15-16
We saw yesterday the usefulness of hot and cold water and the uselessness of lukewarm water. Because the church in Laodicea was “lukewarm,” Jesus told them He would spit them out of His mouth. When we are “lukewarm” we become useless, just like lukewarm water is useless to most people. The church at Corinth had become “fleshly” and was rebuked for their sin. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, God uses Paul to rebuke the church at Corinth for being “fleshly.” These were believers who had chosen not to grow in their fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ. This is what God says to the church at Corinth, through Paul, And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, 3 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? When we are “fleshly or “lukewarm” we are no longer useful to our Master. Our Lord Jesus Christ uses us, as Believers, to spread His Word. Remember that the “sword” came out of Jesus’ mouth. Also, the “sword” is His Word (Ephesians 6:17). To be spit out of His mouth means that we are no longer usable vessels (2 Timothy 2:20-21) to spread His Truth to the people around us.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about being “fleshly” or “lukewarm?”
2. How are you living your life for our Lord so that you remain a vessel (useful to our Master) to spread His Word?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!