A Question for You

[tsth]

Revival for this Nation, Begins in Your Church!!!!

Now.........tell me what it looks like. What are the specifics? What would begin to change? Can you describe how revival happens and looks?

Just curious to hear what you all think.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Catsmeow]

I don't tend to follow the crowd myself. I don't see revival as a bunch of people jumping around and speaking in tongues and making a lot of noise at Church.

Nor do I see it as a standard door-to-door witness campaign...

I believe "revival" is something much deeper and more intense. I believe it begins to piece together the different "parts" of the Body of Christ in one accord and unified fashion to function as ONE for the glory and honor of our Head, the Lord Jesus Christ.

I see "revival" as being a magnificent surrender of the "Body of Christ" to it's "Head"...the Lord Jesus, and this is evident by a transforming change in people themselves.

We see an evidence of unity, love, and other indices that were common denominators of the Early Church after our Lord was resurrected.

I sense a communion and unity among believer that won't be "undone" by wolves and other infiltrators...but rather a steel-tight bond that will be focused on one thing and one thing only: Jesus Christ.

There won't be the distraction of minor differences...but the focus will be on our Commander in Chief. We won't be attending to our egos and self-wills...but to the desires and commands of our Lord and Chief.

That's how I envision true revival.

[Guest LCPGUY]

Cats, that was fantastic

I answered when you did, but upon seeing what you said i immediately deleted mine.

The trouble though, as I see it, is that exactly the OPPOSITE of what want to happen is happening. The church is becoming so loosey-goosey and feel good that it is scary. In too many churches, the true Gospel and the Epistles are not being preached. The Old Testament is being ignored. The pastors aren't even talking about what a Biblical World View is. Sheesh... it's like "now boys and girls let's gather around Jesus, sing songs, feel happy and just all get along and be lovey dovey".

Sorry, but I see no true revival on the horizon. What I see is apostasy in progress, big time!

In His Love,

Bro John

[tsth]

I agree, but how would revival come about? What are the dynamics? How would you describe it?

1. SHAKE UP!

2. Men seeking God's heart

3. God moving in man, causing man to seek God's heart more

4. God moving more...........an ongoing cycle.

NOW! How does it begin???

What say ye?

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Catsmeow]

Suzanne,

All of those you mention are great choices but what I'm really picking up or perceiving right now is "#3".

I sense God is either moving in men's hearts or they are not among those who are being pursued, for whatever reason. I also sense that the sheep are being separated from the goats.

I am reminded that today is the day of salvation. Now is the appointed time.

Also, however...number 2 is very powerful in me lately. I've been feeling so incredibly close to the Lord lately. I sometimes almost feel Him physically.

Not really in the flesh but...my husband was driving the car and I reached over and gently touched his arm, affectionately.

I was touching Jesus. I know that sounds so weird...you all are thinking I need my "meds adjusted" (LOL) but I seriously felt I was touching Jesus.

I know how weird that sounds.

I feel like I'm so very, intensely close to Him right now; His presence is so overpowering...and the sense of joy and peace is indescribably right now.

I wonder if others are experiencing right now a cool refreshing of the Spirit ...an out-pouring of God's Spirit upon us.

I am aware of an enormous sense of gratitude, a spirit of absolute worship, confidence and trust and a deep, emotional connection...and just being in His presence.

My prayers have become very, very powerful and fervent. I'm not doing the "casual prayers" lately..

I honestly believe with all my heart that Dave *(Dr. Luke) has had something to do with this.

Suzanne, I am actually going through a personal revival right now and my faith and trust hasn't been stronger.

[Botz]

I believe that true revival is always preceded by HOLINESS...a cleansing work in the House of the L-rd.

[eric]

Suzanne,

Iguess I'll have to go along with John on this one. I have been hearing people about 'revival' for years now. I ask myself how can there be revival on the on hand, when the apostle warn us of an apostacy on the other hand. That the church is experiencing apostacy right now and quite frankly I believe that some are enjoying the laid back style of easy believing that is coming across the pulpits of various churches, and the bigger they get, like mega churches, the more secure they feel because they think that big is good. They think.Wow this is great look at all the people, this must be the place. Up to twenty thousand can be catered for. What a chance for a genuine spirit filled evangical minister to start a revival, but the minute he told them they would all have to repent or go to hell, they would all find an excuse to go home. I've said it before and I'll say it again, churches are turning into entertainment centres

The commercial for promoting Bell Tea says it all. If the chuch is not a swinging church, the young people give it a miss.

How are you going to start a revival in your church? Chuck out the rubbish, go back to basics and bring the triunity of the Godhead back into the services.

If people want to rock or do some fancy line dancing steps, let them do it elsewhere. Church is where you go to be humble and reverece the Lord. and give thanks that He chose you to Glorify Him, not Hillsong or Amy Grant or others. And I'm not putting them down, they are great artists, but there,s a time to rock and there's a time to worship. I'm sure Jesus is not trendy, He's the same yesterday, today and forever. "Be still and know that I am Lord."

I'm off my soap box now.

cheers.

[Guest LCPGUY]

I believe that true revival is always preceded by HOLINESS...a cleansing work in the House of the L-rd.

Hey Bro Botz,

just curious, why do you spell Lord as L-rd. I've noticed you do that a lot, and so do some others. Please explain.

Thanx,

John

[Guest LCPGUY]

Hey there brother ERIC,

never, ever, get off your soapbox, 'cause you're right, never known ye to be wrong yet

By the way, I still got that extra room if you ever want to move up here from down under, under

Hey, hows the weather at the bottom of the earth :x:

Love you Bro, :il:

John, with many :hug:

[Khristeeanos]

True revival comes when the people of God start praying.

No, I mean really praying.