God has a divine agenda, and if we fail to understand His plan in these last days, it is extremely difficult to perceive it. Today, many of us live superficial, worldly lives because we have not truly known who Jesus is or the full spectrum of His character according to the times we live in.
We often know Him only from one side—His gentleness and humility (Matthew 11:29). Yet, we fail to recognize the other side of Jesus, who is also the Judge, Avenger, Righteous Punisher, and Destroyer of the Wicked. If we do not truly believe in Him today, we may die or face the final day while still in our own ways, and we will be astonished by the aspects of His character we will encounter then.
The church of the last days, represented by Laodicea, is the only one among the seven churches that Jesus condemned harshly for being lukewarm and indifferent (Revelation 3:15-16). This implies that if we are part of the lukewarm spiritual movement prevalent in the world today, we are in danger of experiencing the wrath of Christ, which will be severe.
Many Christians today claim to be saved, yet their lives do not reflect true biblical salvation. This is unlike the early church, where the distinction between the righteous and the wicked was clear. Back then, someone who participated in the Lord’s Table while living in sin, such as adultery or drunkenness, would have been unthinkable. Today, it has become common even for bar owners to claim salvation.
Revelation 3:15-20 reminds us of this danger:“I know your deeds: you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to anoint your eyes so you may see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them, and they with me.”
Jesus does not only discipline privately; there will come a day when He will publicly deny and shame many before God and the holy angels (Mark 8:38). If today you are ashamed to honor Christ, fear being called spiritual, or are embarrassed to serve Him, know that on that day, your shame will be real. Others will be praised, while you will remain unnoticed.
Furthermore, Jesus warns that He will cast out many people on the final day—not strangers to Him, but those within the church who have misused His name to perform miracles yet refuse to live according to His ways (Matthew 7:22-23). Even those who have received His mark but continue in rebellion will face judgment (Revelation 19:13-16).
Yet, there is hope for the obedient. Those who truly follow Christ, walking in His ways, will be acknowledged, glorified, and given authority to reign with Him as kings. He will wipe away all tears from the eyes of His saints.
Dear friends, today Christ still comes as the gentle Lamb, meek and humble, calling us to repentance so that we are not lost in the chaos of the world. Time is short before He transforms His office. His blood still saves, forgives, and gives new power to resist the world. Whether you have already believed or received Him, if you have been lukewarm, it is time to repent fully, abandon spiritual complacency, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. He Himself will prepare you for the coming glorious gathering.
Let us all prepare to show true transformation before His great changes are revealed.
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