Scripture declares in Revelation 3:15-16, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other so, because you are lukewarm - I will spit you out of my mouth." Everyone usually likes hot things hot and cold things cold. It's a no-brainer. We like our soup and coffee hot and we like our soft drinks and ice cream cold.
We were created with a spirit man within us that enables us to walk in the fire of the Holy Ghost maintaining a hot blaze for God. If we are cold. it means we are lost and apart from God - not close. When we are cold, we have lost all sense of direction and do not understand what it means to have a personal relationship with God. But to be hot means we daily walk with God and take time to talk with God and read His Word. Being hot spiritually is being in tune with the mind of the Spirit and being fervent in our walk with God.
However, there is a lukewarm place that is not commended by the Lord. It is a spiritual place that straddles the fence, not being hot or cold. It is an indecisive place where we want to live worldly and do our own thing, yet we want the blessings of walking close to God. In this lukewarm state, we do not maintain the discipline of a personal relationship with God, nor have a heart for more of Him.
Lukewarm is a dangerous place in our spiritual walk, where God is extremely displeased with us. Choose to make a decision today to live "hot" in spiritual things and keep God first and foremost. The reward of remaining close to God is great. Don't miss your opportunity.
