December 7, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Jump Starting

When I was a young man, I use to carry a set of ‘jumper-cables’ in my vehicle in case of an emergency. Often batteries went dead and we used the cables to start our cars. It was a common practice and one that today’s drivers ought to do. Why depend on calling for help and paying for that help when you can take care of things yourself.

Today, I find this same line of ‘un-thoughtful thinking’ in believers. We will rather allow someone else to do the work that we should be doing. We pass along any personal responsibility to others—we rather not be bothered.

God is wanting; God is preparing a revival for America. But, God is looking for the person or persons that will ‘jump-start’ the moving of the Holy Spirit. I wonder if God is looking to you or me?

Are we willing to be unconventional? Can you allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide or are you going to figure things out before allowing God to act? Are you willing to stand alone—do you have courage? God has always and still is looking for the one person who is willing to stand in the gap for others.

One of my favorite revivals of the 19th century was in Ireland. A young man was asked to give his testimony in becoming a Christian. He stood at the podium in a small country church, only a handful of people of the congregation in attendance, and instead of talking just began to cry. He was crying over the forgiveness and love God had shown to him. He was so grateful and thankful; all he could do was cry in gratitude. A nobody he was, just a young man around 18 years of age with little education and no experience in being a church member. (Oh, how we reject the simple things in this life, which God uses to move among us. God’s wisdom is beyond knowledge.)

God showed up and the doors of the church did not close (24/7) for seven years. The revival was so great it changed a nation and impacted the whole British Kingdom. (This story is so similar from John the Baptist’s ministry in preparation for Christ’s ministry to the many historical spiritual renewals recorded in church history.)

I wonder what God wants to do. How is God going to start the next American Spiritual Renewal? What will be the catalyst? Who will take the lead? Will it be you? Wouldn’t that be great!

I know for sure God wants to use you (all of us) no matter what you think about yourself or what your past is like. Just tell God, “God use me; I’m willing!” Be a ‘revival jump starter’ for Christ.

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What would Jesus want me to do?

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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