New topic. This below is taken from Charles Simpson’s June 2009 letter. You can find it online at http://www.csmpublishing.com/pastoral.php.
SIGNS OF CESSATION
When the Holy Spirit begins to lift the intensity of revival, our own misunderstanding of what He is doing can lead to burn out, disappointment, and burned over fields. How do we know that the Lord is saying the revival season is over? Here are some signs:
-Real Revival usually comes suddenly in power and spontaneity. When that electric sense of spontaneity ceases or subsides and attendance at special gatherings declines, it’s over.
-Real Revival brings dramatic testimonies. When testimonies are more forced and less significant, it’s over.
-When leaders have to work harder to get a response, it’s over.
-When leaders try to export or duplicate the experience, it is probably over.
-When leaders fail to exercise discernment and allow obvious moral problems, excessive displays, or unbiblical error, it will soon be over.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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