The ancient city of Hierapolis was well known for its medicinal hot springs. This popular attraction promised healing relief for those who sought to soothe their aches and pains.Another ancient city, Colosse did not have a hot springs but it did have a cold springs. People also trekked there to receive the invigorating and refreshing benefits of their water source.
Laodicea on the other hand did not have an adequate water supply which necessitated the construction of aqueducts to provide water for their city. As opposed to Hierapolis or Colosse the water at Laodicea was neither hot nor cold. People did not flock to Laodicea to receive the healing benefits of their hot water nor the refreshing benefits of their cold water because their water was lukewarm and good for nothing.
Jesus says, “I know your deeds, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish you were either one or the other!” (Revelation 3:15).
The sin of Laodicea was that they were irrelevant; they were of no spiritual or practical significance to anyone. Unlike their water-logged neighbors with their medicinal spas, Laodicea was neither hot nor cold. They did not provide healing for the spiritually infirmed or refreshment for the spiritually fatigued. They were lukewarm and useless.
We are fortunate at New Vision City of Refuge to have the opportunity to provide healing and refreshment to those who are physically, emotionally and spiritually in need. Because of your consistent prayers and financial support we can be both hot and cold to those seeking healing relief or refreshing respite. Together let us continue to be a source for the well-spring of life to all who are seeking assistance.
