The church today must pause and search its heart before the Lord. The sobering warning to the church at Sardis still echoes today, a church known for being alive, yet found dead in the eyes of Christ (Revelation 3:1-6).

Jesus, the One who holds the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, reminds us that true life comes only from the Spirit, not from our programs, activities, or appearances. No ministry, no event, no human effort, no matter how impressive, can spark true revival unless it is birthed and driven by the power of the Holy Spirit. Without Him, all we build is lifeless. Revival is not emotional hype. It’s returning to consistent obedience to the Word (Revelation 3:3).

Sardis was comfortable. They faced no opposition, but also received no praise from the Lord. Why? Because they had become passive and spiritually asleep. Comfort had become their trap. We must recognize our spiritual slumber and seek restoration (Revelation 3:2). Let us not be deceived: if the enemy does not oppose us, it may be because we have ceased advancing God's Kingdom. Let us press on, for greater is He who is with us than he who is against us.

Today, Jesus lovingly but urgently calls us: "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die" (Revelation 3:2). Awareness is the first step to revival. We must open our eyes to our spiritual state, repent of our slumber, and seek restoration through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit speaks not just to Sardis, but to us today: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (Revelation 3:6).

Let us not settle for merely having a name that we are alive. Let us be truly alive, awake to God, filled with His Spirit, faithful in our witness, and burning with love for our soon-coming King. God knows your name. And when you live faithfully, He celebrates your name before heaven! (Revelation 3:5). When Jesus Christ returns, let us all be found awake, ready, and alive in Him!

Repent, for the coming of the Lord is near!!