Revival!

Wouldn’t it be great to see a great revival in the United States. This is some thing I pray for quite often. Just imagine the power God could give “one nation under God” to evangelize the world! But how does a revival start? What are God’s instructions to us? Well, God indeed gave us some in 2nd Chronicles 7:14: “If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Isn’t that exiting! Will you join me? Will you join me in daily humbling yourself before God, confessing you sins, seeking his face in scripture, and praying for revival? I like to personalize scripture. Like this, “If Benjamin, who is called by My name, shall humble himself, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from his wicked ways: then I will hear from heaven, and forgive his sin, and heal Benjamin’s land.” You try it. Wow, doesn’t that make it so much more powerful! I like the way Rev. John Wesley put it back during the Great Revival in Europe. When asked what was the secret to revival he stated, “You draw a circle around yourself, and ask God to revive those in the circle.” I hope this has been a challenge to you like it has been to me. As always comment are welcome.

The Biggest lie Christians believe

My Heart is deeply saddened by the fact that almost all Christians in America believe a lie . What makes this deathly lie so dangerous is that it is partially true, making it hard to recognize. Here is the lie: “If I ask God to come into my heart he surely will, and I am saved”. The problem with this is that God is perfect (Matthew 5:48) and we are most certainly not (Romans 3:23). Perfection can’t dwell with imperfection or it will be corrupted. If Christ is to live in us (I Corinthians 3:16) we must be perfect before him. But you know as well as me that we cannot be perfect, but we can be blameless perfect before God, which allows him to live in our lives. Psalms 103:12 is a beautiful picture of this, “as far as the east if from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions…” as well is 1st John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins…”. In Ephesians 2:8,9 we learn “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” We are not saved by being a perfect person (it is impossible) but by confessing our sins and accepting God’s grace. You see many people teach the Roman Road: “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23). But God commendeth His love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8). Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13). If thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved, For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9,10).” While the Roman Road is all true and vital to salvation, it leaves out a very important part of salvation, repentance. With out confessing our sins and turning away from them we will be cast into hell. Jesus Himself taught this in Luke 3:3&5, Luke 24:27, and again is appears in Mark 1:15. Not only does salvation require us to confess that Jesus is Lord and ask Him into our hearts but to turn away from sin (Romans 6:1). And it is plainly put in Revelations that only “him that overcometh” sin shall obtain salvation (Rev. 21:17). It is sad that many are blindly led by this partial truth and believe to be living with Jesus in there hearts. Rev. Paul Washer talks about this in a very powerful, convicting message. I put part of it in the audio box below. To hear this whole sermon go to http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=52906154239.
“Repent and be saved”

Ps. I would encourage you not to just read what I wrote above, but look up the verses I put up. I didn’t include all of them so save space. If you have any comments be sure to post them. I will review them and post them providing they are appropriate.

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My name is Benjamin and I live in southern Georgia. God has been laying on my heart that I should start a blog to tell how He has been working in my life. I am kinda new at this and am trying to figure it all out. I can't promise that I will post regularly, but as often as possible. I will be posting thing God has been challenging my with, or just anything He lays on my heart. I would be delighted to here what y'all have to say, and will be happy to answer any questions. Thanks for visiting. God bless you and have a good one.
Ben