November 16
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MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN LAODICEA
A poem by ILMA
This is the message from the one who is the Amen
He’s the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s new creation
“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold
I wish that you were one or the other but you are like lukewarm water
You are neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth
You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing
You don’t realize that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.”
So, I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire
Then you will be rich; buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed
I correct and discipline everyone I love; be diligent and turn from your indifference.
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MEMORY VERSE
But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! – Revelation 3:14

Read: Revelation 3:14-22

This message to the church in Laodicea is a warning to all of us who have turned lukewarm or indifferent towards God. It is not easy to stay faithful when we are surrounded with so much temptations. That is why the bible have warned us again and again about the importance of guarding our hearts and our minds. Another caution in this letter is for us all to learn to live holy lives. God wants us to be pure and ensure that we are all anchored on the love of God and all the things that he wants us to do. We need to be able to go through the refining of fire so that we can mature and grow in our faith
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REFLECTION
• How can we ensure that we don’t get lukewarm in our faith?
• Why are trials important in our growth as a believer?
• What is importance of God’s discipline in our lives?