It’s Time to Re-connect

There are times in our lives when we sense a closeness with God, yet at other times God seems far away. Even pastors are not immune from these feelings. Thankfully, our salvation is not based on feelings, but rather, on faith. And the way to renew our faith is by re-connecting with Jesus, the True Vine.

But the need to re-connect isn’t just for individuals. As a body, there are times when the church also needs to re-connect or renew its commitment to Jesus Christ, our Savior.  Our General Conference president, Ted Wilson, has called the church to revival, which, he says, based on Paul’s counsel in Romans 12:12, leads to a renewal of our minds. That comes about, according to Wilson, through a study of God’s Word and by “opening our lives and our daily behavior to being reshaped by the Holy Spirit.” When that happens we will have “the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16).

That’s where reformation comes in. True revival leads to true reformation. Remember, our mission in life isn’t to reform others, but to allow ourselves to be radically changed by the Holy Spirit. As a result, our new habits and attitudes will be like a sweet fragrance that helps to lead others to Jesus. Because we are all in different places in our lives and in our walk with Jesus, we need to allow the Holy Spirit to lead others according to God’s will and plan for their lives.

I believe true revival comes as a result of prayer and study of the Word, which leads us to Jesus. As we begin this New Year, wherever you are in your spiritual life, I invite you to re-connect with Jesus. Don’t let a day pass without searching His Word and inviting Him to renew your life through the application of the vital principles you find there. Imagine what might happen if every member of every church in the Southwestern Union–and around the world–were to make this their daily practice! The church would be revived and we’d be ready to go home to live with Jesus forever! Won’t you do your part to make it happen?

Larry Moore, Southwestern Union president

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