GOD'S ASSESSMENT

“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and
increased with goods, and have need
of nothing; and knowest not that thou art
wretched, and miserable, and poor,
and blind, and naked.”
Revelation 3:17
King James Version

Have you ever heard the phrase “they are a legend in their own mind”? The church of Laodicea had a pretty lofty opinion of themselves. According to their standards they were rich, had everything they needed and were carefree. In today’s vernacular, they thought they “had it going on!”
However, God had a totally different assessment of the condition of the Laodicean church. First, they were lukewarm, neutral or indifferent. The Message Bible says, “You're stale. You're stagnant. You make me want to vomit” (Revelation 3:16). They were not hot or cold. The city of Laodicea was strategically placed between the hot springs at nearby Hierapolis and the cool pure water of Colossae. The archaeology shows Laodicea had an aqueduct that probably carried water from hot mineral springs some five miles south, which would have become tepid before entering the city. Both hot and cold water is beneficial, but lukewarm water is useless!
The church at Laodicea had become complacent and comfortable with their money and goods. They had need of nothing! So, they thought. They were satisfied with where they were and had no zeal or motivation to press into the grace of God. They were in a state of delusion and self-conceitedness. They honestly thought they were doing well! Maybe they had confused their material and natural wealth with true spiritual prosperity and being in right standing with God.
How different God’s assessment of them was from their own! The Laodiceans nauseated God to the point of vomiting. He said they were wretched, extremely or deplorably bad and distressing. They were miserable so much so that others had pity on them. They were in fact poor. Their souls were starving for the spirit and power of God in the midst of the abundance of material things. They were naked without the robes of righteousness and sanctification. And finally, they were blind to all of this. They had not the slightest inclination of the deplorable state they were in!
Have you become satisfied with just going to church and the status quo? Are you straddling the fence (lukewarm) or have you made a decision to serve God with your whole heart, mind, soul and strength? So, what’s your condition? What is God’s assessment of you? Allow God to reveal the results of His assessment of your spiritual life today. Accept and love the truth he reveals. Agree with Him and REPENT quickly. Whom he loves, he corrects and gives an opportunity to change and adhere to His righteousness standards.