Rekindling love

Falling in love with Jesus

Introduction - Have you ever gotten something new and you love it a lot int the beginning, but after time, you don’t love it like you first loved it? My first video game was pong. I loved playing that. However if I got it today I don’t know how long I can play it. Compared to video games today, it lacked color, graphics and it was redundant.

Commendations of the Ephesians Church -

it was a hard working church

they were consistent with there work. They displayed perseverance.

They condemned wicked men. They were not afraid to call out people doing wicked things.

They identified false prophets. They knew their doctrine.

They endured hardships.

They did not grow weary in serving God. (notice they did not grow weary of serving God, not loving God)

What they were rebuked for:

They forgot the motivation they originally had in doing things. They were serving God out of duty rather then for love for His Son.

What does it look like to forget your first love - Jeremiah 2

Walking away from God.

Not following His commandments.

Not making God a priority in your life.

How does this happen.

Having people in leadership who do not have a relationship with God.

Having leadership who sin against God.

Having leadership teach about other things other then God. Not preaching God’s Word.