These past couple of weeks I have been faced with something that I have been guilty of in the past and hope to never go back to in the future. That would be being a "lukewarm Christian". Lukewarm, what does that mean to you? Well it means to me that it is not quite a hot and on fire Christian and not quite a cold, distant, uninvolved Christian. It is one that thinks that their walk is just fine, thank you very much. One that doesn't want to get too involved lest I be known as a "Jesus Freak"! It is one that doesn't make a commitment to come to a Bible class because it just isn't convenient or my favorite, I don't know what is going on in the study so I don't want to come. Lukewarm people are all over church. Lukewarm people are all over society. I remember being a lukewarm Christian. I would sit in church, pregnant and uncomfortable, thinking that this church is nice but don't really want to get too much involved. We would come in the door, listen to the sermon, make an excuse to go to the restroom during greeting time, and then wait to exit the side doors as quickly as possible before we were invited to a potluck. (All seriousness aside, I am not a potluck person.....never will be.) I remember going to Bible study with some amazing women, who are still very good friends of mine, and thinking, I really don't want to be here. I need to be at home doing chores, playing with the kids and whatever other excuse I could think of at the time. You know, that Bible study book does look interesting, but I can't remember what page they are on now. I don't think I would be accepted if I didn't have my homework finished. Okay, well that is a bunch of, shall I say, hooey! Yes, I remember being that way but now I feel that my walk has come so far with the help of some amazing friends. It is amazing what the Lord has done through me and is doing through me. I love being a Bible study teacher. I feel that my life, although very busy, is fulfilling. The fellowship and sisterhood I get there is needed and wonderful. Yes, I have sisters all over the world, but when we are in that little room studying the Word of God, it is just as if He is there sitting in a chair with us. I love that feeling when we get to vent and talk about our week and then tie it all into what we are studying. I love being a wife an amazing man. He was baptized a couple of years ago and I am so happy that I have him on my side. Going to church alone was really hard and I think it contributed to my lukewarmness but I can't put all the blame on that. It has to do with the state of your heart. Having him with me on my walk with Christ is awesome! More than I could even imagine. We love our church. We love our friends. We love each other. Our children are getting a great education through our walk as well and it is amazing to see their growth.
Nope, being a lukewarm Christian is not for me! No way! As God stated, He would rather spit out the lukewarm Christian because it is not something pleasing. Who wants to be wishy-washy anyway? What sort of example is that to our children? We need to make a commitment to the Lord and stick to it. We owe Him that.
May God bless your week this week and may your walk be as hot as your morning coffee. Let it permeate through your life. Savor the flavor. God loves you.
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