My mind began to drift back this morning to the mid to late nineties when Brownsville was going strong and the fire seemed to be spreading to many other churches and cities. The church I was in was so hungry for God and the pastor was the most desperate man I've ever known. I was the worship leader and many services were totally guided by the Holy Spirit. The worship team would meet before service for prayer and it wasn't uncommon for several members of the team to be so lost in the Spirit or on the floor under the weight of His Glory that they missed the beginning of the service. I will never forget the cry for revival and for souls. Many times during worship the wail of the intercessors rose above the sound of our worship team.
I know the next wave coming is going to be so much greater and more than we have ever imagined. My heart cry is - Lord, please let it be soon! I can't begin to explain why moves of God come in waves. I suspect it's because things need to change in the Body of Christ and flesh gets in the way. I know the enemy also attacks moves of God but he is no match for the Glory of God. Satan can only prevail when the carnality of man gets involved.
I know we are coming into new revelation and the proper alignment of the Body of Christ concerning the apostles and prophets is being accomplished. I believe this proper alignment will bring the next move of God along with signs, wonders, miracles, and societal transformation. I believe the next revival will be more about advancing His Kingdom and changing nations. A new level of authority and governmental anointing will bring us to the place of lasting change.
At the same time, my heart is breaking this morning. Where are the ones who were so desperate for God? Many have just been caught up in life with ordinary things. Many have gone back to contentment with a more reserved, predictable God. Some have fallen away, wondering if it was just an emotion or if God really can make a difference. I feel God's heart...how He longs to be worshiped...how He misses touching His kids...how He wants to change lives and transform nations.
Father, hear the cry of my heart! I want You more than life! I want to see Your Glory!! Please stir us up. Shake us free from anything holding us back from You. Let us be willing to let you out of the box and make room for your Spirit to move. Keep us in the desperate place. Touch us with Your Fire!
I know the next wave coming is going to be so much greater and more than we have ever imagined. My heart cry is - Lord, please let it be soon! I can't begin to explain why moves of God come in waves. I suspect it's because things need to change in the Body of Christ and flesh gets in the way. I know the enemy also attacks moves of God but he is no match for the Glory of God. Satan can only prevail when the carnality of man gets involved.
I know we are coming into new revelation and the proper alignment of the Body of Christ concerning the apostles and prophets is being accomplished. I believe this proper alignment will bring the next move of God along with signs, wonders, miracles, and societal transformation. I believe the next revival will be more about advancing His Kingdom and changing nations. A new level of authority and governmental anointing will bring us to the place of lasting change.
At the same time, my heart is breaking this morning. Where are the ones who were so desperate for God? Many have just been caught up in life with ordinary things. Many have gone back to contentment with a more reserved, predictable God. Some have fallen away, wondering if it was just an emotion or if God really can make a difference. I feel God's heart...how He longs to be worshiped...how He misses touching His kids...how He wants to change lives and transform nations.
Father, hear the cry of my heart! I want You more than life! I want to see Your Glory!! Please stir us up. Shake us free from anything holding us back from You. Let us be willing to let you out of the box and make room for your Spirit to move. Keep us in the desperate place. Touch us with Your Fire!
