THE TEMPERATURE OF FAITH

THE TEMPERATURE OF FAITH

The world measures faith
by how safely it fits the times.

Heaven measures faith
by how faithfully it reflects Christ.

The lukewarm seek
a gospel that asks little,
costs little,
and changes little.

But the Cross has never negotiated
with comfort.

Its wood was rough.
Its road was narrow.
Its love was complete.

Every generation
calls wholehearted obedience
by a different name.

Some call it foolishness.
Some call it extremism.
Some call it impractical.

Heaven simply calls it
faithfulness.

For the saints were never remembered
because they resembled their age.

They were remembered
because they resembled their Lord.

May our generation
not fear being misunderstood
more than it fears
misunderstanding the heart of God.

For when the fire of Christ
burns within a soul,
it is not trying to appear radical—

it is simply refusing
to grow cold.

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." (Revelation 3:22)

Pastor Steven G. Lee
St. GMC Corps
August 1, 2026