At church this morning I praised the Lord to see an in-person choir once again. It has been a long time since I have had that experience. And it was so fitting in my mind to see this on Resurrection Sunday. But, I will not at this time start a discussion about covid and when it is or is not appropriate to have a choir.Instead today I would like to highlight how that the restrictions associated with the covid pandemic are a great illustration of the need for revival in many Christian hearts. Just as covid has hampered our normal ways of doing things, times of spiritual lethargy can do the same.
Revival occurs when Christians return to the spiritual zeal and steadfast love for Christ that had once characterized their lives.
Though many are reluctant to accept it, evangelism will occur when the church is healthy. In our day we have fallen into the trap of thinking we can have paid ministers to save the lost while the rest of the church languishes in spiritual laxity. This is, and always has been, a lie.
The lost get saved when the church gets healthy, strong, and bold in Christ.
Christ the Lord is risen today! Please ask the other followers of Christ you know to join with us in prayer for revival in the US church today.