A BLESSED HOMECOMING
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. Luke 15:18-20
Revival… much needed, yet very difficult to obtain. The rebellious nature of mankind has been present since sin entered into the world in Genesis. People rebel for a lot of different reasons. None harbor any importance. The importance of rebellion is the opportunity God gives us to repent.
John the Baptist preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Jesus came, born of a virgin, dwelt as a man with no sin, crucified for our sins, destroyed our sins in three days, and rose in victory! This brings us to the here and now.
We are in need of a Spirit led revival! As I preached in a recent sermon, I have drawn a circle around myself and asked God to bring revival into this circle. My need for revival, to me, is most evident. And, no one else can repent and turn to God for me.
If our church is to see revival, then, we must, as individuals, see the need for repentance. Should God allow this revival, many issues that we face would simply dissolve. For example, low church attendance would no longer occur at any of the meetings. Finances would be abundant and joy would be indescribable.
God is desirous of our repentance. The question is… “Are we?” Are we ready to follow God’s Word, as in 2nd Chronicles 7:14? If we are His people, will we humble ourselves? Will we pray? Will we seek His face? Will we turn from our wicked ways? Will we repent?
I cannot allow my life to be wasted in my efforts to follow God’s sovereign will. Therefore, I will resolve to continue to seek repentance. If you want to see revival, then, pray for your circle.
Allowing the Spirit’s leadership, Bro. Gene