Content or Lukewarm?

"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 wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see." ~Rev. 3:16-18

Many of us fear the possibility of loss.  We consider all we have and think how difficult life would be without the blessings that bring us so much joy.  What if we lost our home or our money?  What if we lost our health and physical abilities?  What if we lost our husband, our wife, or our children in some unforseen event?  These circumstances scare us.  We would much rather live life with peace, with stability and security.  But perhaps these things are not among the worst.  What if life was smooth with very few waves?  What if we acquire the things we desire and live life with very few needs?  We are simply content.  It sounds good doesn't it? 

Being content is a godly characteristic...right?  If we become content or satisfied with life as it is then we can miss the real treasure found in Jesus Christ!  Christianity then becomes a bow to wrap around our already successful lives rather than a passion that consumes our hearts. 

Godly contentment is one that finds satisfaction, even more so, great pleasure in Jesus Christ.  It is one that is not waivered by circumstances.  Circumstances do not determine the joy of one filled with godly contentment.  On the other hand, one who is lukewarm, as those in Laodicea, find satisfaction but not in Christ.  Life is good enough.  Here is great danger!  One who is luke warm does not experience the Real Treasure but settles for less.  Father, help us see the emptiness in the things of this world so we may experience the Real Treasure found in Jesus Christ!