Hello fellow Bible study bloggers!!!
As I was reading the introduction, I couldn't but help remember the "Jesus Movement" of the 70's that sparked a revival among the younger generation. It was a time of realizing that God was NOT dead and that He was truly interested in me AND also, all those hippie-types that were so prominent in the news.
I remember the long services of praise and worship and the teaching of the Word. I remember the anticipation that I felt when it was time to go to church. "I was glad when they said unto me, 'Let us go into the house of the Lord.'"
I still love the Lord and love to sing His praises and hear the word being taught, but do I have the same longing and anticipation that I had during the 70's? What is standing in my way? What has caught my attention and time?
As you read the introduction, think about the times of revival in your own life. What would you like to see happen (spiritually) in your life today? What is keeping you from your desire?
I know the areas that God has been speaking to me about. Have I responded to His promptings or have I dismissed them? When I finally humble myself to what God is wanting to refine in my life and character, then He will be able to bring revival to my heart and life.
How about you?
I thought it was perfect timing of God to have us be in this book, especially the introduction, right around the time of the women's retreat! The gal who shared her testimony Saturday night displayed humility as she shared her journey with the Lord with us. I couldn't get her out of my mind as I read this introduction to our Bible Study book, because the people Nancy describes in her book at that conference she was attending all those years ago, were humbling themselves too and repenting. I know in my life that is certainly lacking. I am prideful and want others to see me as good instead of relying solely on the Spirit of God to humble me and use me for His purposes. Often I think I know what I should do, so I go out there and do it in my prideful attitude. What I need to do instead is seek to glorify the Lord and not myself, and be willing to show my failings to others.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to what the Lord is going to do in my heart during the rest of this study.