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True Revival
Francis Frangipane Ministries


People often ask me, "When true revival comes, what will it look
like?" To me, a revival is not legitimized merely by the increasing
numbers of signs and wonders. Moses, Elijah and Elisha all had great
signs accompanying their lives, but signs do not equate to revival.
Israel was often awed by manifestations, yet supernatural wonders
never brought the nation to repentance.

What about powerful and exciting church services? Personally, I do
not believe church services every night, even if they last until
midnight, are themselves a sign of revival. Increased services and
manifestations may accompany revival, but they are not, in
themselves, evidence of revival.

What, then, should revival look like? On an individual,
person-by-person level, a true revival looks like people being
empowered to become like Jesus.

I do not mean that they have merely become emotional or happy or
animated about Jesus - as important as these things are. I am saying
they actually received power to become like Him. Deep in their
spirit an awakening occurs and they see Christ not only as the
payment for their sins, but as the pattern for their lives.

This is what happened at Pentecost. Fearful, prideful disciples were
transformed into humble, powerful replicas of Jesus. They spoke the
Word of God with boldness - just like Jesus. They healed people,
just like Jesus; and they were willing to suffer for Christ, just as
He willingly suffered for them.

Today, we do not have the fire of the Holy Ghost, we have Casper,
the friendly ghost. With Casper, everyone goes to heaven. Casper
cuddles, but never convicts. He never calls people into conformity
with Christ.

You see, true revival is a hot lava-flow of courage being poured
into the backbone of a once defeated people. It is radiant faces,
purified souls and holy lips. It is people becoming like Jesus.

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Have a Great Day everyone !!
Awakened Heart

yes and yes.  This is true revival.

AMEN!