Many in our body have been praying for revival among our people at ARBC and in our city. Revival in the spiritual sense, however, comes only from God at His good pleasure. He is not predisposed to respond to any man but He has promised in 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Thus, if we are to ever experience revival as a collective church body or community, there must first be sincere, earnest, prayerful desire and preparation in broken and humble hearts of the individual believers. As we each do our part individually, then collectively we are on the “same spiritual page” in unity and the Holy Spirit can move us and work through us as a body! The Franklin Graham Lowcountry Festival WILL NOT bring revival to our community. Only God can do that, but I believe He will to the extent that YOU, His people, seize the moment, prepare your hearts and PLACE YOURSELF IN HIS PRESENCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION.

 

Beginning Tuesday night we have the 1^st of 4 weekly Christian Life and Witness Classes being hosted at our church. I AM ASKING EVERY SINGLE MEMBER TO MAKE THIS A KEY PRIORITY AND ATTEND AND TO BRING SOMEONE. When I came in view of a call as your pastor last year I told you my aim was to reach people and make disciples for Christ and over 90% of you affirmed that direction. Now is the time to come together as a body and embrace that direction. Revival will not happen by itself and you have the responsibility and opportunity as God’s people to step up to the plate and seize the moment.

 

May God look favorably and pour out His Spirit with a fresh renewal and awakening upon us and upon all our brothers and sisters in Christ in our sister churches who are likewise coming together and seeking His face for revival and salvation of the lost in our Community! I will see you Tuesday night. Remember, there is still time to volunteer to help. Just arrive on the patio at 6:15 and wear a “Hawaiian” shirt and someone will direct you.

 

You are a GREAT congregation and I love you. Make it a great day!

 

Blessings,

Pastor Dave