Revelation 3:1-2a

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write:  These are the words of Him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars.  I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” 

There are times when sleep is necessary and appropriate, but there comes a time when it is time to wake up. Back in my days as a jet aircraft mechanic, I left for work early in the morning and spent an exhausting day at work. Many times I would lay down for a nap after dinner. Joyce had been alone all day and eagerly awaited to spend quality time together.

I rode to work each morning with my crew chief, Anthony Urban. If I slept in a little too late, Joyce would hurry me up by shouting; “Cec, Urban is here!” It came to be like an electric shock to stir me to action.

One evening as I was enjoying my sweet catnap, I heard those feared words; “Cec! Wake up! Urban is here!” In a panic I pulled on my work uniform and was heading for the door when I saw her rolling with laughter! It cured me of napping!

There is no doubt that we live in a world that is being pulled more and more into a sense of spiritual lethargy. There is little emphasis on personal evangelism and far less on discipling new believers. The result is lukewarm or dead churches.   

Being loud and animated does nothing to cover the reality of spiritual death. Many of our modern churches have seemingly been more concerned with show than the substance of life. I think it is safe to say that a large percentage who whoop and yell in church fail to spend any quality time in prayer and Bible study.

The prophets of old, Jesus in His earthly ministry, and the apostles after Him have called for all true believers to wake up while there is still time. Will you hear and heed the call?

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today and be a blessing!      

- – - Pastor Cecil