Though many of us live in the US and that country is dying spiritually
(if not already dead) The Gospel is going around the world. There are
many in very dark places coming to Christ. So your thought about a big
revival, is in fact happening...just not here. We had our chance. It,
personally, drives me crazy when people tell me to pray for our
country or leaders. The Holy Spirit told me specifically, that praying
for our leader and country would do no good at this point, that I
should just concentrate on praying for the church.
Many in other countries are suffering persecution and even death for
their faith, while we (in the US) lolly gag around trying to make
excuses for why it is okay to elect those who worship satan to the
highest office...and then wonder why we are lied to. Hello - Satan is
the father of lies - do we not get that? Apparently not.
More and more I am coming to the conclusion that if the Lord tarries
much longer faith really will disappear as those that believe will be
killed off (martyred), everyone else will be lukewarm at best. It is
getting harder and harder to find churches in the US that teach the
Word in it's entirety with out watering it down. When was the last
time you heard a good sermon on hell? Or the tribulation? Nope at
best you get a little sermonette about being nice to each other (not
judging) or just going along with what ever garbage you are being fed
by the pastor du jour.
Our seminaries spit out professional purveyors of trash. Most can't
even define the truth well enough to give the gospel to the lost, let
alone shepherd them.
All of that said, there is a great harvest coming soon (may be even
this month or next). Be excited! Don't let scoffers steal your joy.
When Paul was talking about the scoffers he was referring to those in
the church! There will be many saved that you won't expect, and many
that you might think are saved won't be. Focus on making sure of your
own election and calling, pray for others, share the Truth in its
simplicity (which doesn't mean beating others up with the Word). Some
will see it for what it is, most will not. You job is to sow the seed,
or water it, only God can bring the increase. Every now and then He
will let you see a sprout come up, but never think it was you who made
it spring forth.
Be well, keep running, the finish line is in sight!
~Jill