November 9, 2008: Wake Up Dead Man – Jon Gettings

There was a legend of sorts in Sardis that people could be raised from the dead from the hot springs that came out of the acropolis. The letter says, “You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” This is followed with the imperative, “Wake Up!” Sardis was a city of people who seemed to have fallen asleep. They were confident in who they had been, like the early dwellers of this city who were confident in their stronghold. Following Jesus is a life long pursuit. Let’s wake up and continue to strengthen what he has given us.