One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
You know something? I think I said this before... it's sounding familiar in my brain.. so forgive me if I'm repeating myself...
But our church is in the midst of "revival" right now. And we're just having our regular services. Prayer has been put in the forefront and things are happening in our church.
As much as special services are needed, I think revival can happen in a church without a special preacher or extra services... after all, revival in a church and city is all about getting out there and witnessing.. and what I've found, is the majority of people won for the kingdom are won... one on one.
With witness, friendship.. home Bible studies etc.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
You know something? I think I said this before... it's sounding familiar in my brain.. so forgive me if I'm repeating myself...
But our church is in the midst of "revival" right now. And we're just having our regular services. Prayer has been put in the forefront and things are happening in our church.
As much as special services are needed, I think revival can happen in a church without a special preacher or extra services... after all, revival in a church and city is all about getting out there and witnessing.. and what I've found, is the majority of people won for the kingdom are won... one on one.
With witness, friendship.. home Bible studies etc.
Well said sister. That is the right spirit. I agree entirely. Any person, any church, any fellowship can stir themselves if they so desire and so moved to do it.
In Eph 5th chapter, the word says, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."
Notice, that is up to us. We can do it if we will. The power of volition is always our own to exercise. God will never over rule or over power our wills.
Well said sister. That is the right spirit. I agree entirely. Any person, any church, any fellowship can stir themselves if they so desire and so moved to do it.
In Eph 5th chapter, the word says, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."
Notice, that is up to us. We can do it if we will. The power of volition is always our own to exercise. God will never over rule or over power our wills.
... and there are sleepy people everywhere aren't there?
In every church in North America I dare say.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I admire the fact that you keep the kiddos in church.. yes for some the nursery is a good thing but for me it was the worst.. mine were horrible if I ever tried to keep them in church so one night my papa who was the pastor told me... just keep them out here... they do better and if they cry they wont bother me... it was a very large church so he had a point..
One night my youngest started to squall and I went to take her to the nursery.. got back and from the pulpit he said ummm go get that kid... my kids gonna know how to act in church and if she cries again she can come preach with me... I did.. he did... hold her while he preached that night and I guess she learnt a lesson lol.. she never cried in church again... I know thats not the case with all but I admire anyone who keeps them in church and lets them learn from even an earlier age!
I admire the fact that you keep the kiddos in church.. yes for some the nursery is a good thing but for me it was the worst.. mine were horrible if I ever tried to keep them in church so one night my papa who was the pastor told me... just keep them out here... they do better and if they cry they wont bother me... it was a very large church so he had a point..
One night my youngest started to squall and I went to take her to the nursery.. got back and from the pulpit he said ummm go get that kid... my kids gonna know how to act in church and if she cries again she can come preach with me... I did.. he did... hold her while he preached that night and I guess she learnt a lesson lol.. she never cried in church again... I know thats not the case with all but I admire anyone who keeps them in church and lets them learn from even an earlier age!
I agree with you fully. It certainly isn't easy keeping them in check when they're small but it's good for them to know church is a special place, right from as far back as they can remember.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I agree with you fully. It certainly isn't easy keeping them in check when they're small but it's good for them to know church is a special place, right from as far back as they can remember.
The funniest thing but rough is now they hate going out of church to youth service or childrens church... they are like mom... we are supposed to be in church! I have to tell them... its ok go ahead LOL
One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
I think that you are leaving out one other possiblity, because the Lord has done it before, and that is he could raise up a new group of people.
Hybrid Mode
