By Pastor Lazarus Muoka

Text: Revelation 3:14–22, “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”

Among the seven churches addressed in the book of Revelation, the Church of Laodicea stands as a solemn warning to all believers and churches today. Outwardly prosperous but spiritually poor, they had lost their zeal, their first love, and their fire for God. They had become lukewarm, neither fully for God nor openly against Him.

Lukewarmness is a dangerous spiritual condition. It deceives the heart, quenches the Spirit, and slowly leads to separation from God. It is not open rebellion, yet it is not true devotion. It is a state of self-satisfaction without genuine surrender. It is a form of religion without passion, without power and profession without purity.

Christ’s message to Laodicea was not a gentle correction but a stern rebuke: “Because thou art lukewarm, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” Let us examine this solemn message carefully and see what lessons it holds for us today.

Understanding Lukewarmness.
To be lukewarm means to be indifferent, complacent, and half-hearted in one’s relationship with God. A lukewarm Christian goes through the motions of faith—praying, attending church, reading Scripture—but without fire, without joy, and without deep commitment.

Jesus said: “I know thy works.” He saw beyond the outward activity to the inner condition. The Laodiceans were not spiritually dead like Sardis, nor were they faithful like Philadelphia. They were comfortable, self-contented, and spiritually blind to their true state.

This is a picture of many believers today, they are satisfied with religious routine but lacking spiritual fervor. They have just enough religion to ease their conscience but not enough to transform their lives.

Lukewarmness begins subtly, especially when prayer becomes mechanical, worship becomes routine, holiness becomes optional, and love for souls grows cold. Gradually, zeal fades and comfort takes over. The heart that once burned for God becomes dull and distracted.

The Causes of Lukewarmness
Several factors can lead to this deadly condition. Let us consider a few of them.

• Self-sufficiency.
“Thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing…” (Revelation 3:17).

The Laodiceans prided themselves in wealth, knowledge, and status. Material prosperity had blinded them to their spiritual poverty. They thought they had everything, but heaven saw them as “wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.” When a person begins to trust in possessions, achievements, or reputation instead of in God, lukewarmness creeps in. Comfort breeds complacency. The heart that depends on wealth no longer depends on grace.

Compromise with the World.
Lukewarmness often arises from friendship with the world. James 4:4 warns, “Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”

When believers begin to adopt the world’s values and its love for pleasure, fashion, fame, and success, their spiritual temperature drops. Instead of influencing the world for Christ, they are influenced by the world. They blend in instead of standing out.

Neglect of Spiritual Discipline.
A fire left unattended soon goes out. Likewise, a believer who neglects prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and witnessing will inevitably grow cold. The Holy Spirit’s flame burns brightly in a heart that is nourished by the Word and sustained by prayer.

The Deceit of Religious Routine.
Many fall into lukewarmness because they substitute activity for intimacy. They serve God outwardly but neglect communion with Him inwardly. Ministry becomes a duty, not a delight. Religion replaces relationship.

Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for this same spirit, because they are outwardly zealous but inwardly barren. God desires heart devotion, not hollow duty.

The Characteristics of a Lukewarm Christian
A lukewarm Christian can be identified by certain marks; and they are:
Inconsistent devotion: They pray only when convenient, worship only when they feel like, and serve only when noticed.
Indifference to sin: They tolerate what God condemns and call compromise “wisdom.”
Lack of hunger for the Word: The Bible no longer excites or convicts them.
Loss of burden for souls: Evangelism feels unnecessary; the lost can perish unnoticed.
Pride in past experiences: They boast of what they once did for God, not what they’re doing now.
Absence of spiritual fire: They are contented with “good enough” Christianity.
Beloved, does this describe your situation? Has your fire for God dimmed? Do you find it easier to talk about God than to talk with God? The Lord is speaking to you as He did to Laodicea.

The Danger of Lukewarmness.
• It Displeases God.
Jesus said, “I would thou wert cold or hot.” (Revelation 3:15)
God would rather have us cold (unconverted) or hot (fervent) than lukewarm. Why? Because the lukewarm person deceives himself and others. The cold sinner knows he needs help, but the lukewarm believer thinks he’s fine.

• It Destroys Spiritual Sensitivity.
Lukewarmness numbs the conscience. It dulls conviction and silences the inner voice of the Spirit. What once troubled the believer no longer bothers him. He laughs at sin, excuses compromise, and slowly hardens his heart.

• It Leads to Rejection.
The Lord declared, “I will spue thee out of my mouth,” (Revelation 3:16). That is a frightening statement. It means Christ finds such believers intolerable. The lukewarm are distasteful to God. They claim His name but deny His power. Unless they repent, they will be cast out of His presence.

• It Diminishes Testimony.
A lukewarm church cannot win souls. Its message loses power because its members lack passion. The world sees no difference and mocks the faith we profess. When Christians lose their fire, sinners lose respect for the Gospel.

Christ’s Counsel to the Lukewarm.

In mercy, Jesus does not end His message with condemnation but with loving counsel and a gracious invitation.

“I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.” (Revelation 3:18)

• “Buy of Me Gold Tried in the Fire”
This represents genuine faith purified through trials. The lukewarm must return to the cross and seek a living faith tested and refined by obedience and surrender. True riches are not in money but in a heart aflame with God’s presence.

• “White Raiment”
This speaks of holiness and righteousness. Lukewarm believers must repent of sin, put away compromise, and be clothed again with purity. Only those dressed in white will walk with Christ in glory.

• “Anoint Thine Eyes with Eyesalve”
Spiritual blindness must be healed by the illumination of the Holy Spirit. We need renewed vision to see ourselves as God sees us. Only the Spirit can open our eyes to our true condition and rekindle our desire for revival.

• “Be Zealous Therefore, and Repent” (v. 19)
The only cure for lukewarmness is repentance and turning back to God with passion and humility. Christ calls us to be zealous again, rekindle the flame, restore the altar, and seek Him with all our heart.
The Promise to the Overcomer.

“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame.” (Revelation 3:21). What a glorious promise! To overcome lukewarmness is to regain intimacy with Christ and to share in His victory. The reward for faithfulness is eternal reign with the Lord Himself.

But only those who overcome will sit with Him. The complacent will be shut out. The lukewarm will be rejected. Therefore, let every believer watch, pray, and keep the fire burning.

Testimony Of The Lord’s Doing
Instantly Healed Of Colon Cancer Through Pastor’s Prayer
My name is Brother Kanneth Amandi Nwachukwu. I came from Belgium, and I have two testimonies. The first one is how God used me to convert a staunch Muslim brother to The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries.

In a company where I work by the grace of God, I am one of the nine managers. As a team leader I have about 40 people working under me.

Sometime in 2016, a brother, working in my group, came to me one day and asked if he could speak to me. I asked him what the problem was, he told me he and his family are going through disturbing problems. He, then narrated that something was pursuing them. He told me he is from Guinea Republic, married to a woman from Poland, and that he is a Muslim.

I asked him what I could do for him, and he said I should help him get a strong Nigeriannative doctor. He claimed that Nigeria has many strong native doctors and asked if I could connect him to any one that could help him fortify his home, his wife, and children with charms.

I told him, I don’t know of any native doctor, and as such cannot help him. So he left. Later, he came to me about two or three times, and the third time he asked if I could give him the contact of somebody living in Nigeria who could help him contact a native doctor. I told him that if I did so, I would die, and he left. After sometime, he came back again and asked for help. At this time, I asked him if he was going to accept a stronger power than the one he had, and he obliged. He confessed, and I started preaching to him all that our Daddy G.O. has thought us.

In 2022, I brought him to our headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and he was baptised by immersion. Today, the brother is the men’s leader in our branch in Brussels. Praise the Lord, God of Chosen is so great. He works in diverse ways.

In another development, I was in Nigeria in November/December 2013, and my uncle called me from Vienna, Austria, and told me that I was next in line. He asked me who my next of kin was in Vienna and repeated that I was next. I told him it would not happen, as my Daddy G. O. said, “no Chosen member will die a day before his time,” and I stood on it.

At the end of December that year, I went to ease myself, surprisingly, I started passing out blood. I didn’t think much about it, so I visited my medical personnel who gave me some prescriptions. He told me it would take up to eight days to stop. I took the medication for 20 days, to no avail. I was still bleeding. I returned to him, and he advised me to go to the hospital for a check-up.

At the hospital, I was told that my intestine had ruptured and was bleeding heavily. The doctor informed me that it was colon cancer, an aggressive type. I was told to go for surgery and to start chemotherapy immediately.

Then, I was listening to Chosen online prayer and that dayour Daddy G.O. prayed and mentioned my case. I claimed it, and after that I returned to the hospital for further checks, I was told that there was no longer cancer in my blood. God of Chosen is so great!

I pray for our Daddy that God Who called him will never fail him. May God grant all of us heaven at last, in Jesus’ name. Chosen is first class!