John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another."
Another thing Bob Jones prophesied was that this revival will be a revival of love. I think of Clean Slate, ministries to the homeless, ministries to 3rd world countries, and ministries to disasters like Katrina. When the world gets needy, it is the perfect time to spread love. That is man's greatest need: to love and be loved. I love to see a teen-ager at the mall that is dressed gothic with piercings beyond number and look in their eyes and smile at them. It is amazing their response. They dress like that to dare anyone to approach them so I try to break through their fences with love. Try it sometime.
He also said that the over 50's would be the mentors of this youth explosion and be paramount in keeping it from just being a fad. These new converts of all ages will need teaching and leadership. We who have walked with God will need to be there for them. We don't want to be the prodigal's son's brother who was jealous. We have always had the Father and if we realize our place we will have as much fun as they do who have never known the love of a father.
This revival that is coming is not only going to be a youth revival but will transcend across the board. It will touch the young and old, rich and poor, educated and ignorant. Our job right now is to draw closer to our Saviour, grow in his word, love everyone that passes our paths, and pray that His Kingdom come to earth as it is in Heaven.
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