It was during my morning prayer time as a local pastor back in 2013, yes, about twelve years ago, that i remember my heart was mightily moved as i had been crying out to Jesus for a spiritual awakening in our world. It seemed from my perspective that even some of those who claimed to be believers in Jesus were subtly but surely joining the ranks of the unrighteous. There seemed to be a fog even among the faithful and the enemy seemed to be inching his way into the body of Christ. i sensed that spiritual slippage was undeniably underway.
This troubling verse of Holy Scripture came to mind: “The Spirit says clearly that in later times some believers will desert the Christian faith. They will follow spirits that deceive, and they will believe the teachings of demons.” — 1 Timothy 4:1 (GWT)
Let us plead the Blood of Jesus for renewal in our own lives, praying that personal revival within our own lives will lead to public revival among the masses and that Jesus will be lifted high once again among us and beyond us, yes, even throughout the whole world like never before.
As some church folk are debating whether or not "sin" is acceptable in the lives of people who claim a personal relationship with Holy God, honestly, my own soul has moved far beyond being extremely mad to being totally sad. i am sad for Jesus. My heart is broken for the One called "The Beautiful One" as some of those who claim to love Him refuse to call sin, sin. Have we too quickly forgotten that sin is what stapled our Savior to the Cross? Not saying we have forgotten, nevertheless, God forgive us and God forbid it, if we have forgotten? Let us return swiftly to our first love for lost souls and for the Loving Savior.
In 1 John 3:8, we discover that "The Son of Man (Jesus) came to destroy the works of the devil." Why shouldn't i be sad when i see even some who wear the name of Christ seemingly attempting to preserve the works of the devil?
Indeed, i still have a question strong on my mind that my executive assistant, Angela, once posted on her church office door: "Have we prayed about it as much as we have talked about it?"
Let’s start praying anew even now for any and all spiritual slippage in our lives to be corrected and let’s intercede for an awakening before it’s too late. Then we will have something praiseworthy to talk about. Yes, even in these last days. So be it. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Holiness Unto the LORD!
Maranatha! Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Pastor Kerry Willis
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT
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