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Cry for Revival …

    I continue to hear the cry for Revival in America, and around the World. However, as I see three things must happen.

 2 Chronicles 7:14 (HCSB) “My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”

·        Transformation of Individuals Hearts within the Church to live a Holy and Righteous Life!

·        Reformation within the Church, pastors and members return to the Biblical Mandate of Christ for the church.

·        Proclamation of the Gospel to a lost generation that needs to hear about the Love of Christ.  Sharing our faith, not our opinions!

 

Personally, when studying the history of Revival … I don’t see Revival happening on the street corners, in the bars, at the workplace, or in the schools until it first happens in the Church!

I like how J.I. Packer pastor and theologian who at the age of 93 recently passed away put it:

          “Revival is the visitation of God which brings to life Christians who have been sleeping and restores a deep sense of God's near presence and holiness. Thence springs a vivid sense of sin and a profound exercise of heart in repentance, praise, and love, with an evangelistic outflow.”

 

It is time for a major Transformation, Reformation, and Proclamation throughout the World by the Church of God!

 

 

 


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