WHEN THE LOVE OF GOD IS WAXING COLD

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June 7th, 2026

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WHEN THE LOVE OF GOD IS WAXING COLD

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

• Jeremiah 17:1-27
• Deuteronomy 6:5-8; 10:12-13
• Matthew 22:37
• Matthew 24:12-13
• Revelation 2:4-5
• John 3:16; 14:15
• Hebrews 10:25

INTRODUCTION

The greatest danger facing a believer is not always persecution from outside, but the gradual loss of love for God from within.

A person may still attend church, sing worship songs, serve in ministry, give offerings, and appear spiritually active, yet the fire of love for God may be reducing.

Christ warned:

“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” - Matthew 24:12

This is a prophetic warning for the last days. God is looking for hearts that remain burning, faithful, and completely surrendered.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TO WAX COLD?

Meaning of "Wax Cold"

The word wax means to gradually become, grow, or develop into a certain condition.

To wax cold means:

• To gradually lose warmth
• To decrease in passion
• To become less active
• To lose intensity over time
• To become spiritually insensitive

A fire does not go out suddenly; it usually loses heat gradually.

A believer rarely wakes up one day and says, “I no longer love God.” Instead, it often happens through small compromises, distractions, neglect, and spiritual laziness.

WHAT IS THE LOVE OF GOD?

The love of God means:

1. Loving God above everything else - Matthew 22:37
2. Desiring His presence and fellowship
3. Obeying His commandments - John 14:15
4. Valuing His Word
5. Living a life that pleases Him

Deuteronomy 6:5 says:

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

God does not ask for partial love. He desires the whole heart.

SIGNS THAT YOUR LOVE FOR GOD IS WAXING COLD

1. Loss of Hunger for God's Presence

Before:

• Prayer was a joy
• Worship was powerful
• Bible study was exciting

Now:

• Prayer becomes a burden
• Worship becomes routine
• Scripture feels distant

Psalm 42:1:

“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”

2. Sin Becomes Comfortable

When love is strong, the heart hates what separates it from God.

When love grows cold:

• Conviction becomes weak
• Wrong choices become normal
• The fear of God decreases

Jeremiah 17:1 describes sin written upon the heart.

3. Spiritual Activities Become Mechanical

A person may:

• Attend church but not encounter God
• Pray words without heart
• Sing without worship
• Serve without love

Revelation 2:4:

“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”

4. Love for People Reduces

The love of God produces love for others.

When God's love decreases:

• Forgiveness becomes difficult
• Bitterness grows
• Compassion reduces

WHY DOES LOVE FOR GOD WAX COLD?

1. Increase of Sin and Compromise

Matthew 24:12:

“Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”

Sin creates distance between man and God.

2. Worldly Distractions

The cares of life can choke spiritual passion.

Examples:

• Pursuit of money above God
• Entertainment replacing devotion
• Career replacing calling
• Material things replacing worship

3. Neglect of Prayer

A relationship survives through communication.

When prayer stops, intimacy weakens.

4. Neglect of God's Word

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 teaches that God's Word must remain in our hearts.

A Bible that is closed often produces a heart that becomes cold.

5. Offences and Unforgiveness

A wounded heart can slowly become a cold heart.

Unforgiveness builds walls against God's love.

6. Isolation From Fellowship

Hebrews 10:25:

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…”

A burning coal removed from fire soon becomes cold.

CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE WAXING COLD

1. Loss of Spiritual Strength

A cold heart becomes vulnerable to temptation.

2. Loss of Divine Sensitivity

You stop recognizing:

• God's warnings
• God's direction
• God's correction

3. Reduced Spiritual Authority

The enemy gains advantage where devotion decreases.

4. Loss of Joy and Peace

Sin and distance from God produce emptiness.

5. Danger of Falling Away

Matthew 24:13:

“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

PROPHETIC WARNING

The enemy does not always attack by removing your blessings.

Sometimes he attacks by reducing your love for the One who gives the blessings.

A believer can become rich but spiritually empty.

A person can have activity without intimacy.

A person can have gifts without relationship.

THE WAY OUT: HOW TO RESTORE YOUR LOVE FOR GOD

1. Return to Your First Love

Revelation 2:5:

“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent…”

Steps:

• Remember your former passion
• Repent sincerely
• Return completely

2. Build a Fresh Altar of Prayer

Restore:

• Morning devotion
• Personal worship
• Secret prayer

3. Study the Word Daily

The Word rekindles spiritual fire.

4. Obey God Completely

Love is proven by obedience.

John 14:15:

“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

5. Remove Spiritual Coldness

Identify:

• Wrong relationships
• Ungodly habits
• Distractions
• Hidden compromises

6. Stay Connected to Fellowship

Hebrews 10:25 teaches the importance of gathering with believers.

DELIVERANCE MESSAGE

Every spirit causing spiritual coldness must leave:

• Spirit of spiritual laziness
• Spirit of distraction
• Spirit of compromise
• Spirit of lukewarmness
• Spirit of rebellion
• Spirit of prayerlessness

God is restoring:

• Hunger
• Fire
• Passion
• Holiness
• Love

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. My spiritual fire shall not die in Jesus' name.

2. My love for God shall increase daily.

3. Every power assigned to make my heart cold toward God is defeated.

4. I receive fresh hunger for God's presence.

5. My altar of prayer is restored.

6. I shall finish my race with faith and fire.

7. I will not become a stranger to the God I serve.

8. My heart will remain connected to Christ.

9. Every spiritual weakness is replaced with divine strength.

10. I receive grace to love God with all my heart.

DELIVERANCE PRAYER POINTS

1. Prayer of Repentance

Father, forgive me for every moment I allowed my love for You to reduce. Restore my heart and renew my devotion in Jesus' name.

2. Prayer Against Spiritual Coldness

Every power making my heart cold toward God, lose your hold over my life in Jesus' name.

3. Prayer Against Distractions

Every distraction competing with my relationship with God, be removed by the power of God.

4. Prayer for Fresh Fire

Holy Spirit, set my heart on fire again. Restore my passion for prayer, worship, and Your Word.

5. Prayer Against Sinful Habits

Every habit weakening my walk with God, I receive grace to overcome.

6. Prayer for Spiritual Awakening

Lord, awaken my spirit. Let my love for You become stronger than ever before.

7. Prayer for End-Time Strength

Father, help me remain faithful until the end.

CLOSING CHARGE

A burning candle gives light.
A cold candle has potential but no impact.

God did not call us to be spiritually alive yesterday; He called us to burn today.

May our love for God never wax cold, but may our hearts burn continually for Him.

Amen.