Harold R Eberle Many Christians have bought into the lie that it will take a crisis to wake up the church and revive our nations. But crisis does not bring revival. It never has and it never will. The 9/11 crises increased church attendance in America for two Sundays, but then everything was back to normal by the third Sunday. If we deceive ourselves into thinking that an economic or some other external crisis is needed to bring an awakening, then we can sit on our rears and wait for the next crisis to come. On the other hand, if we believe the words of Jesus that the harvest is always plentiful, then we will have to accept responsibility for bringing in that harvest. Jesus did not say the harvest will be plentiful after a crisis. He taught that the only thing keeping the harvest from coming in is the lack of laborers. It is work and sacrifice that brings in the harvest. Reaping a harvest requires a change in priorities. It requires passion to accomplish something significant for God. An awakening is just outside of your present comfort zone. It is not a crisis that will get you out of your comfort zone. It is obedience and faith.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:34:23 +0000