I do not ‘need’ another ‘revival’
I do not need another revival roller-coaster to ride on going up and down, up and down, side to side all in the name of being ’spiritual, mega-anointed, the ‘remnant’, the ‘elite’.
I do not need it. I do not want it. And after hearing about the ‘latest’ ‘revival’ and who is the main person associated with it, I say
NO Thanks!
And others are saying the same thing. Just take a look at some of the posters at this forum and the majority of posters at this forum.
No more ‘metaphorical metaphysics’. No more ‘pablum prophecies’. No more ‘asinine apostles’. No more ‘greedy gnostics’. No more ‘bizarre behaviors’. No more ’soaking spiritualists’ with their ’spiritual slang words’. No more ‘apostolic all-nighers’. No more ‘feeling of holy hatred’ if you don’t ‘hop on the bus’.
The real cry of God’s true people is not another chance to manifest bizarre contortions, not another chance to worship false signs instead of the giver of the true sign, not another chance to feel touched to burn out and re-question seven years later if it was ‘right’ or not.
The real cry of God’s people is a cry for authenticity, a state of consistency, relationship, stability, and getting it ‘right the first time’ instead of repeating the ‘Christian Cyclical Charismatic Craziness’. The real cry of God’s people is to be firmly planted on the Rock of Ages and tasting the water turned into wine instead of trancing out to ‘revival rock and roll’ and then going to the bar afterwards to drink Rolling Rock.
The authenticity, relationship, a state of consistency, stability, and getting it ‘right the first time’ was properly displayed ‘rightly the first time’ and documented in detail throughout the book of Acts which spread out to form churches in other cities. It was not until the churches began exploring “Jesus plus (fill in the blank)’ or “Jesus alongside (fill in the blank)’ that the churches that Paul had to rebuke in his epistles began to go off and wayward in doctrine and belief.
I feel that this is what the modern ‘mega-revivals’ have done. Instead of the authenticity, relationship, stability, and getting it ‘right the first time’; the ‘mega-revivals’ began exploring
Jesus plus the (fill in your city name here) blessing
and instead created a mess that needs men like the Apostle Paul to go in and rebuke very swift and hard. As all those added things in Bible days led to legalism and laws, many of the modern day ‘mega-revivals’ have created new legalisms and ‘new laws’ (and most of the time, you do not know you ‘broke the law’ until you somehow break the law) that the people feel that they must follow in order to feel ’spiritual’, ‘anointed’, and in some cases ’saved’ and ‘accepted and loved’ by God.
The revival of the “Revival’ is not some ‘new thing’. It is actually the rehashing and recycling of what happened in the life and times of the Apostle Paul. In Paul’s day, the epistles were read and followed to correction. Today, the letters being written today warning against the craziness and the ungodliness are deemed as ‘liturgical libel’ and are forwarded to the lawyers for litigation.
I do not want a revival that comes and goes. I want a ‘vival’ that is manifesting authenticity, relationship, a state of consistency, stability, and getting it ‘right the first time’ that will lead me to eternal life and eternal security. A ‘vival’ that will lead me everyday closer to Jesus.
I’ve was born into a Baptist family, was saved and baptized at eight years old, now 42. Considered my self a “Baptist,” up until two years ago, a regular church attender, involved in ministry, Awana leader, choir member, the whole ball of wax. My life was a mess, and I believe I had a personal relationship with God. I read my bible, had my quiet time, went to church, prayed, all the things I was taught to do. Then I began to attend a church that showed me what it was like to truly hunger for God, how to have an intimate relationship with him, how to really “know,” him like I never have before in my life. I was sooo skeptical about this prophecy stuff, speaking in tongues, laughing, shaking, soaking, people waving their arms and flags, falling down, etc. But as I spent hours with the Lord, laid hands on my daughter and saw her instantly healed, attended spirit filled conferences, and learned to hear is voice and obey, something began to happen. Years of depression gone, complete healing of co-dependency and destructive relationships with men, my life has completely changed! The best part is i love the Lord with all my heart, with all my mind, with all my soul and all my strength. I dance before him in worship (like David did), I pray the Word, pray in tongues, sing in tongues, I give more than 10% of my income to God, I have such joy, I love the Word, and I love being in God’s presence (soaking), for long periods of time. What i practiced all those years was religion, it had no effect on my life. God is real, my relationship with him is real. I have experienced the laughter that you mentioned (i am somewhat reserved and not given to extreme emotion). That laughter was incredible, indescribable joy!! I laughed like i never laughed before and it came from deep within my spirit. God delivered me in an instant from my controlling, co-dependent nature when i made a decision and said “NO, NO MORE.” I felt the spirit come upon me, and almost put me on the floor in my kitchen, I guess that is the Glory that we hear so much about. It was tangible!
He has purified me! Healed me! Drawn me to him! I know this all seems weird, but there is alot of “crazy,” stuff in the Bible, God’s people and His prophets were often considered “different.” Just listen to the testimonies of the people, listen to their worship, see the fruit. I love Jesus with all my heart, I worship God with all that I am, and I welcome the Holy Spirit to consume me, no matter how silly it looks to others. You may say “NO,” but I say “Yes! Yes! Yes! Do with me what you will Lord God! I belong to you. Continue to touch my life in such a miraculous way. I belong to you!”
Even though I may look a little strange to you, I know, that I know, that I know…. that I am “God’s true people,” as I’m sure you are, too. I don’t need “another revival” either, I want to live in revival everyday of my life, like I have been for the past two years.
I’ve watched the revival many nights now, and i’m not seeing Todd Bentley, that could be Daffy Duck up there for all I care! I’m seeing Jesus touching the Body of Christ, and His children worshipping Him with all their hearts! What an awesome sight, and I’m joining into that spirit of love and worship! Thank you Lord! God bless you, brother!
HI Bob,
THANKS SO MUCH! As you probably know, I agree with your take. I want the real move of God. I want “Vival” I want to see God save, heal and deliver the prostitutes, pimps and drug addicts who hang out on the street corner across from my flat.
If what I have does not affect them, then I don’t have much.
Thanks for your consistent ministry!
Blessings,
JC
aka Godsgirl
Nancy, I love your testimony!
You go, girl!
David
Not that my opinion will change anyones but its only by the spirit that will set a man free.
Revival is an over used word but its one that can label a super natural event that is continual.
If anyone will check out morningstar church’s website Rick Joyner give an awesome article on revival.
I know that when i went to visit lakeland last weekend i saw miracles that arent happening on an everyday occurance in the everyday church here in the US. I believe that we need something new here we need fresh oil we are dry we need this “outpouring”. Yes Todd Bentley to the everyday person looks a little if thats not an understatement quacky but by watching what has been going I see purity as Nancy put it earlier.
We need more people praying that a simular move comes to their city people need to be set free from drugs, they need to be healed of infirmities and they definately need to be saved