“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. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Revelation 3:1-6

The Problem - Their present reality doesn’t match their reputation.

Question - How’s your relationship with Jesus going right now?

Bottom Line

There is no coasting in the kingdom.

You can’t put your spiritual life on cruise control.

God calls us to continual transformation, not a one-time transaction.

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Psalm 105:4

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness
Matthew 6:33

Solution - Trade complacency for intentionality

Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.
Revelation 3:2-3

1. Wake Up
2. Strengthen
3. Remember
4. Obey

Action Steps

Pray

• How is my relationship with Jesus going right now?
• How would I rate my appetite for growing toward Jesus?
• In what ways am I currently seeking to deepen my relationship with Jesus?
• Where might Jesus be inviting me to seek him with more intentionality?

Practice

• Prioritize daily time with Jesus
• Practice the Presence of God
• Prioritize participation — Join a group, a Kingdom Community, or serve team