This Is Revival!When people in the streets are afraid to open their mouths and utter godless words, lest the judgments of God should fall. When sinners, overawed by the presence of God, tremble in the streets and cry for mercy. When, without special meetings and sensational advertising, the Holy Ghost sweeps across cities and towns in supernatural power and holds people in the grip of terrifying conviction. When "every shop becomes a pulpit, every heart an altar, every home a sanctuary," and people walk softly before God. Today the word revival has largely lost its real meaning. Our present generation, never having witnessed the mighty moves of God in nation-wide spiritual awakening such as has taken place in past generations, has little conception of the magnitude of such a visitation. Revival Confused with Evangelism Heaven-sent revival is not religious entertainment where crowds gather to hear outstanding preachers in musical programs. Neither is it the result of sensational advertising. In a God-sent revival you don't spend money on advertising—people come because revival is there! Revival is an "awareness of God" that grips the whole community, and the streets and highways, the bars and theaters, as well as the church, become the place where people find Christ. Here is the vast difference between our modern evangelistic campaigns and true revival. In the former, hundreds may be brought to a knowledge of Christ, and churches experience seasons of blessings, but as far as the community is concerned little impact is made. The taverns, dance halls, and movies are still crowded, and godliness marches on. In revival, the Spirit of God sweeps through the community like a flame. Divine conviction grips people everywhere. The strongholds of the devil tremble, and many close their doors, while multitudes turn to Christ! (From
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