To the Congregation of Corner Stone Baptist Church,
As we begin this series of Revival Meetings with Evangelist Earl Clarkson, I ask that you use this as an opportunity to really consider your relationship with God. It is so easy to go into a series of meetings with the mindset, “Oh well another week of Revival Meetings – been there and done that!”
As your pastor, I know we need revival not just in our local church body but in our nation as well. I am concerned for our nation because I believe it’s about to be truly shaken by God. We are encouraged repeatedly in Scripture to “watch.” (1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6) More than any time in our nation’s history, America has positioned itself for God’s judgment.
- The graphic information that has recently arisen about what goes on in the abortion industry. America has allowed legalized abortion now for 42 years now in the face of irrefutable evidence that life begins before birth (Psalm 139:13-16)
- The position America has taken in supporting the Iran Deal which is a major threat to Israel (Genesis 12:3)
- The sanctioning of same sex marriage (Romans 1:26, 27)
- The lack of accomplishment from our elected officials to bring righteous change
- The continual turning away of our nation from God (Psalm 9:17)
- The sin and apathy of professed Christians (2 Chronicles 7:14)
To prepare for this shaking, we need to make sure we are right with God and making wise choices in our personal lives. God’s judgment can come in many ways and take on various forms.
I encourage you to pray for another Great Awaking in this nation, but that type of revival will need to begin with individuals (that is me and that is you). We need to live authentic Christian lives and stop going through the motions. What better time than now to make lasting change!
Because of Christ and for His Glory,
Pastor Peyton Fitzgerald