Thou hast taken away all Thy wrath: Thou hast turned Thyself from the fierceness of Thine anger. Turn us, O GOD of our Salvation, and cause Thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations? Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? Shew us Thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us Thy Salvation. (Psalms 85:3-7)
We are compelled by His love to share the Good News of Salvation to all, that they may turn from their sIn, and surrender to GOD on His terms, trusting in His Holiness and mercy and be made righteous in His sight through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Our only hope for revival and restoration is for GOD's people to return to GOD and live for Him. His Church must get back to the Word of GOD, and stand strong on Doctrine, Faith in Christ, and love for one another. We need to look to GOD for all our needs, all our strength, and all our direction. Anything else is self-centered and worldly and will not please GOD.
Even in His correction of His people there is hope and mercy. GOD calls us to return to Him, but if you have never received Him by Faith in Jesus Christ, GOD calls you to repent. Believe His Word and accept His free gift of Salvation for forgiveness of your sIn. He is not willing that any should perish, but wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Jesus loves you and desires to give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Trust Him and His Word today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet