Economic down turn could be a good thing for the church

[Ddavid from NC]

Do you agree with me that the current economic woes of our times could prove to be the backdrop of revival?

[WayneB]

Do you agree with me that the current economic woes of our times could prove to be the backdrop of revival?

Yes, in a sense, BUT any crisis can and often is a backdrop for revival.

One of the greatest recorded revivals in American history occured during the American Civil War. Revival broke out after the Battle of Fredericksburg as both Armies were separated only by a river in dead of winter. Revival spread on BOTH sides of the river that cold winter as men faced death and the promise of death to come that Spring. Many of those men were killed violently in the Spring of that year at the Battle of Chancellorsville.

The sad thing to me is too often it takes such extreme measures to bring many men to their knees...and too often it isn't out of a desire to serve Christ but rather to seek those things that Christ can do for them. Is that revival or is that hedging?

[MorningGlory]

Do you agree with me that the current economic woes of our times could prove to be the backdrop of revival?

Yes, in a sense, BUT any crisis can and often is a backdrop for revival.

One of the greatest recorded revivals in American history occured during the American Civil War. Revival broke out after the Battle of Fredericksburg as both Armies were separated only by a river in dead of winter. Revival spread on BOTH sides of the river that cold winter as men faced death and the promise of death to come that Spring. Many of those men were killed violently in the Spring of that year at the Battle of Chancellorsville.

The sad thing to me is too often it takes such extreme measures to bring many men to their knees...and too often it isn't out of a desire to serve Christ but rather to seek those things that Christ can do for them. Is that revival or is that hedging?

I agree, Wayne, that it often takes perilous times to bring people to God. It's our natural human imperfection at work and, at the same time, a primeval instinct to turn to one's father for protection. I'm sure the Lord is willing to accept us even if our reasons for seeking Him are a little skewed. The important thing is that we get there.

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

Good question.

I believe that the current crisis will bring with it a Totalitarian regime and a New World order that will cause persecution that will bring a revival.

Americans have absolutely no clue what's coming.

Peace,

Dave

[Believer1997]

I'm seeing amazing things coming out of this national crisis... People are turning to prayer and each other more. I believe anytime you have a crisis that "rocks your world", and alters the 'comfort zone' we all live in - we turn to something greater than ourselves and turn to others who may have the "answers".... I pray that if people in trouble turn to others, those 'others' are Christians and will guide them in the right direction. Our church has a prayer chain where we pray at the same time each day for our leaders and our country. I'm also seeing people who have never done much with civic service or community projects showing up and donating at our local food bank, etc. It's time to pull together, love each other and weather the storm.

[mizzdy]

I believe that the current crisis will bring with it a Totalitarian regime and a New World order that will cause persecution that will bring a revival.

Thats the way I see it also. There are many people turning to prayer and looking for something more but from what I see many of those (at least the ones I talk with) are looking at the many paths kinda road to travel.

[lampoilcan]

Whenever there is a major downturn in the economy there is a change of wealth ownership. There are many that are actually taking advantage of the situation to their economic benefit and are buying! The wealth of the wicked is laid up for the righteous.

Jim

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