Be Zealous For Christ – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional April 20th

(Live a Life The Lord Approves of)

TO THE BIBLE: Revelation 3:15-17 NIV
“So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.”

LET’S TALK
Jason’s friends often invited him to join them for soul winning and cell meetings, but he always shrugged it off.

“I’m a Christian,” he would say, “but I don’t have to be extreme about it.” He preferred to keep his faith personal—just enough to believe but not enough to stand out.

One day, his friend David challenged him. “Jason, why are you so passive about your faith? Jesus gave everything for us.”

Jason frowned. “I’m just not the ‘fire and zeal’ type,” he replied.
David sighed. “Being lukewarm isn’t an option. Jesus said He’d rather we be hot or cold. But if we’re lukewarm, He’ll spit us out.”

To be lukewarm means to be cold, expressionless, inactive, or passive. That’s like some people today who say, “Yes, I’m a Christian, but I’m not so into it. I keep my Christianity quiet and calm. I’m moderate.”

But Jesus said to the Laodiceans, “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth” (Revelation 3:14-16).

In other words, He found them disgusting and was about to vomit them out. Sadly, the people didn’t know this.

They didn’t know that each time they gathered together, the Master stayed outside and didn’t enter their church.

That’s why He said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…” (Revelation 3:20). He was supposed to be inside, but He was disgusted.

Jesus admonished the Laodiceans not to trust in their riches, but to be zealous “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19).

To be zealous means to be afire or be hot with zeal. He doesn’t want you cold or lukewarm. In fact, He commands you to be zealous. It’s better to be zealous than to be lukewarm.

How zealous can you be for Jesus to say: “It’s enough?” It will only be enough when we get to heaven.

Don’t let anyone deceive you and tell you you’re doing too much for God. Be your best and live your best for Him.

Go Deeper
Romans 12:11; Titus 2:13-14; John 2:17

Pray:
Dear Father, I’m always passionate, vibrant and aglow in my spirit, fired up and ready to spread the Gospel to my world. I’m a burning and a shining light, illuminating my world with the message of eternal life, leading many out of the shackles of darkness into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Thank you for your light that shines brightly in and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Luke 17:20-18:1-14, 1 Samuel 8-10
TWO YEAR
Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 120-122

Act:
Take a bold step today by sharing the Gospel, joining a soul-winning outreach, or speaking up about your faith!