S – I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. ¹⁶ So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:15–16 CSB

O – Commentary:

neither hot nor cold: The hot springs in Hierapolis were famous for their healing qualities. Colosse was equally famous for its cold, refreshing springs. In contrast, the water available in Laodicea was smelly and lukewarm. Such water is distasteful; Jesus was saying that the church’s indecisive commitment to him was revolting.

 New Living Translation Study Bible (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2008), Re 3:15–16.

A – Deciding to follow Jesus is not a “wishy washy” commitment.  God gives us the free will to choose Him or our own ways.  Going back in forth is an option that creates more chaos than conviction.  In good and bad, choosing God allows us access to all that God has to offer.

R – Heavenly Father, you are a good Father.  Give us courage today to make a choice.  I choose you, God.  In good and bad, your will and purpose is for my overall benefit.  I surrender my will to yours today.