MSNBC host Joy Reid recently said the church is part of a bygone era, but David Jeremiah sees a very different future.
Some might be wondering if she’s right as every day they see news of a nation out of control and in turmoil.
Even believers are confused and might be asking themselves, “Are the sure things still sure?” “Is the church still relevant?” “Does the Bible still hold true with the changing culture?”
Pastor and author David Jeremiah addressed those questions on a ChurchLeaders podcast following the release of his book Is This the End?: Signs of God’s Providence in a Disturbing New World.
David Jeremiah Sees Revival Coming
While acknowledging political strife and numerous examples of Christians being targeted for their beliefs, he boldly states “the church is on the threshold of its best days.”
Dr. Jeremiah puts it this way, “When the country feels like its spiritual vitality has gone to the dogs; it’s always the dog that dies.”
That can only mean one thing; revival and revival only comes when society is at its lowest point and truth has been obscured.
He believes another Great Awakening may be just around the corner and gave three indications of what revival looks like.
- It involves young people
- Revival comes at a nation’s darkest times
- It starts with prayer
If David Jeremiah is right, how should Christians be praying in hopes of revival healing America?
He says the Bible includes several roadmaps such as 2 Chronicles 7:14, which he calls a handbook for revival.
“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 I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
The first thing that verse tells us is that revival starts with people of God, not unbelievers. He warns, “Before we spend too much time in prayer asking God to change culture, we should pray that He changes us.”
