七教會 (9)

七教會 (9)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄3:14-22 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月9日(六)

耶穌談到的最後一個教會是位於非拉鐵非東南方72公里的老底嘉城，老底嘉以貿易和金融中心聞名。
耶穌並不讚許老底嘉的基督徒，耶穌這樣說他們：「我倒願意你或冷或熱！因為你像溫水一樣，既不冷也不熱，我要從我口中把你吐出去！」（第15b-16節）耶穌知道這些人並不熱衷（熱）跟隨祂，或者說，根本不想（冷）跟隨祂。這些人都是溫水。
耶穌疼愛這些人，所以祂斥責他們，吩咐他們要改變：「對我所愛的人，我都責備管教。所以，你要熱心，要悔改」（第19b-20a節）。
你不要成為溫水！要留心聆聽耶穌的信息，要熱情地去傳福音，用你所有的一切去榮耀上帝並祝福別人。 —DF

「我站在門外敲門；若你聽見我的聲音而開門，我要進去。我要和你一起吃飯，你也要跟我一起吃飯。」 啟示錄3:20b

禱告：天父，我熱心服事祢、跟隨祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Seven Churches (9)
Bible Reading: Revelation 3:14-22
Saturday, April 9, 2016

The last church that Jesus talked about was in the city of Laodicea, which was 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Laodicea was known as a trading and banking center.
Jesus did not praise the Christians in Laodicea. Jesus said about them, “I wish you were hot or cold! But you are only warm — not hot or cold. So I am ready to spit you out of my mouth” (verses 15b-16). Jesus knew that these people were not excited (hot) about following Him or totally against (cold) following Him. These people were lukewarm.
Jesus loved these people, so He rebuked them and told them to change. “I correct and punish the people I love. So show me that nothing is more important to you than living right. Change your hearts and lives” (verses 19b-20a).
Don't be lukewarm! Pay attention to Jesus' message. Be excited to share the Good News. Use everything you have to glorify God and bless other people. —DF

“I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you. And you will eat with me.” Revelation 3:20b

PRAYER: Father, I am excited to serve and follow You. In Jesus' name. Amen.