The need for a move of God has become more obvious than ever. What our nation needs is a great spiritual awakening. I hear people praying for a revival in our country, but we need to ask God to awaken our world. Throughout history, the Western world has actually seen four “great awakenings.” You may ask what is the difference?
Revivals changes people and churches.
Awakenings change cultures and nations.
The 1st Great Awakening occurred in 1734. Before it began, only 5 percent of colonial Americans identified with a Christian church. At its height, 80 percent were active followers of Jesus.
The 2nd Great Awakening is date 1792 and was sparked by a prayer movement. Churches doubled and tripled in membership.
The 3rd Great Awakening began in New York City in 1858. Out of national population of 30 million, more than a million came to Christ in a single year.
The 4th Great Awakening began in Wales in 1904. Saloons went bankrupt. Houses of prostitution closed. This awakening spread to the US. Out of fifty thousand residents in Atlantic City, NJ only fifty were unconverted.
Now the world is seeing is seeing a Fifth Great Awakening.
More Muslims have come to Christ in the last 15 years than in the past 15 centuries.
China's underground church is exploding with growth.
Churches in Cuba, Latin and South America are seeing remarkable advance of the Gospel.
Will we see this awakening in America? I believe it's possible. If we obey 2 Chronicles 7:14 “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
God promises he will heal our land.
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