Yesterday we actually woke up in time for church, which I'm glad for. I need church. I get SO distracted by life if I don't have that at least weekly reminder to redirect my focus. It was a communion Sunday and I don't remember the last time I had communion. I've really missed church and am glad we found one that the pastor teaches what the Bible says.
The pastor is teaching in Revelation. Off the top of my head, what I remember is that he said the first three chapters are most relevant to us today as they're written to the churches. Jesus' own words to the churches.
They were already to the church in Laodicea. Almost the end of Chapter 3. Jesus was not too thrilled because they were lukewarm. Jesus would rather them be hot or cold. I remember from some dvd teaching about Laodicea being near a place that there were fresh water springs - cold and refreshing. As well as a hot springs where it was good for baths and such. (So both the cold and hot here are GOOD in context) There was a place in between where they both ran off to, that the water was good for nothing. If you tried drinking it you would spew it out. That's how Jesus felt about this church.
I picture it like any nasty drink - maybe some just-turned-rotten milk that hasn't even reached its expiration date. I totally spew that stuff out asap.
I don't want to be that way. I don't want to think I'm all good everything is peachy-keen but really be detestable to my Jesus. How do we avoid that?
They were already to the church in Laodicea. Almost the end of Chapter 3. Jesus was not too thrilled because they were lukewarm. Jesus would rather them be hot or cold. I remember from some dvd teaching about Laodicea being near a place that there were fresh water springs - cold and refreshing. As well as a hot springs where it was good for baths and such. (So both the cold and hot here are GOOD in context) There was a place in between where they both ran off to, that the water was good for nothing. If you tried drinking it you would spew it out. That's how Jesus felt about this church.
I picture it like any nasty drink - maybe some just-turned-rotten milk that hasn't even reached its expiration date. I totally spew that stuff out asap.
I don't want to be that way. I don't want to think I'm all good everything is peachy-keen but really be detestable to my Jesus. How do we avoid that?
Pastor also jumped to Galations 6:14 and went in-depth with that verse. "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
I want to be open to changing my thoughts and ways to please God. I want him to continue working in me as the days and years go on. I want to be a godly old lady some day.
Off to pay bills.
Then I should attempt to be some sort of productive since we're moving into a house (*squeeeee*) later this month :-O Assuming all the closing paperwork is done when it's scheduled to be. Less than three weeks...
Even knowing all that, it's still hard for me to motivate myself. We have too much stuff. :/
Speaking of motivation. I can't find any for working out either. Summer is here and the hot weather makes me want to sit and do absolutely nothing lest I melt or something. I'm a huge wimp.
Then I should attempt to be some sort of productive since we're moving into a house (*squeeeee*) later this month :-O Assuming all the closing paperwork is done when it's scheduled to be. Less than three weeks...
Even knowing all that, it's still hard for me to motivate myself. We have too much stuff. :/
Speaking of motivation. I can't find any for working out either. Summer is here and the hot weather makes me want to sit and do absolutely nothing lest I melt or something. I'm a huge wimp.
You are NOT A WIMP! Sheesh. Cause if you are, then I am too... and I am no such thing. There's an algebraic equation in the somewhere, I'm sure of it! haha And I'm so excited for you and the house!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good message at church this morning! Thanks for sharing.. There is nothing like being in the house of God.. I so wish I could get back to church regularly. :-/