Reality over Reputation

Ezekiel 4-7; Revelation 3 

“’…I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it and repent…’”

Revelation 3:1-3

While our reputation with others is important, the reality of our walk with God is essential. When there is dissonance between who people think we are, and who God knows we are, we have a problem. Spiritual slumber occurs when we ignore the voice of the Lord and his living Word. When we choose to disobey the Spirit of God, we forget how to truly repent. Good intentions are not what matters to God. He knows our deeds. Spiritual vitality is found in a daily relationship with the Lord through surrender, confession, worship, listening, and obeying. Without this daily rhythm, we easily fall asleep spiritually and drift into the direction of pride, self-indulgence, fear, and a negative attitude. The Lord would say to us, ‘Strengthen what remains of our faith, hope, and love. Listen and obey. Wake up!”

“Lord Jesus, my spirit is awake to your voice and your living Word. I will obey, for your glory.”