Revive Us Again
“Come, and let us return to the Lord; for He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight.” -Hosea 6:1-2 (NKJV)
Sometimes reading the Old Testament prophets is like reading the history of America: a once great people, having enjoyed the blessing of God, now taking their Creator for granted and living in idolatry and religious pretense, judged, punished, and then prayerfully restored. The problem with Israel in Hosea’s time was not so much that they no longer worshipped for they did offer praise to God. Hosea announced, “My people are bent on backsliding from me. Though they call on the Most High, none at all exalt Him.” (11:7)
As much as I believe in actively working as the salt and light of the world, we sometimes miss the point. Fighting for the display of the Ten Commandments will not bring revival to America. It would provide a bandaid but it would fall short of the ultimate healing so desperately needed. What does America need? The kind of revival that came during the Great Awakening, experienced and led by men such as Jonathan Edwards. A revival of humility, repentance, and confession before God. A revival of earnest and heartfelt faith and of a true commitment to following the Lord with endurance. Just read a sample of the kind of message America needs by clicking here.
The Lord brought revival to Israel because He loved them. He brought revival to America in at least two great, sweeping movements of the Holy Spirit and other smaller movements as well. Now Lord, do it again! Bring us revival that grows from repentance. Help America be the land You can bless again!
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