1 Kings 6:11-14:
The AMI reflection today focused on something I've been thinking a lot about: why it seems that verses in the bible portray God's grace as almost conditional. But I am reminded without our obedience to Him, how do we experience the full grace of God? He has been offering us grace since the beginning of time, and this grace of God. There cannot be grace if we do not know or experience Him, because that is what manifestation of grace is better than the presence of the Lord.
Revelation 3
15-17 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
I hope I do not fall into the folly of being a lukewarm Christian. I am reminded that God is not satisfied with our lukewarm offerings and rituals, but He wants us hot for him! It's easy to step our foot into the waters and say, God I will give you this and that, but not this. Personally there are still aspects of my life that I still have not given all the Lord; falling into the same sin over and over again. Verse 17 points out when we become this 'lukewarm' -- when we say we do not need God. let my struggles remind me even more of how desperate I am for Him!
Lord, thank you for Your unconditional love and grace. Despite our faults, You continue to love us, but You also offer us the opportunity to know You even more! Mold me to become even more on fire for You. Let me not be satisfied with being lukewarm, but move my heart to seek Yours!
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