Christian Revival and Politics

We've been looking at the requirements for genuine Christian revival this week. It will help us to take another look at intercessory prayer as a key requirement for Christian revival. Let's move into the realm of Christian revival and politics.

The level of Christian participation in the hot issues of politics today somewhat unnerves me. I'm not saying we shouldn't get involved, that today's political climate shouldn't concern Christians. What I want to get across is exactly the opposite message, only from a different angle.

I am bombarded daily with emails and messages concerning today's politics. Do the activities and actions of our government concern me as a Christian? Absolutely. Will I voice my opinion? Absolutely.

So what does politics have to do with genuine Christian revival? Intercessory prayer. Intercessory prayer is the most important activity the Christian can participate in to affect today's political environment.

• "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
• For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
• For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
• Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1Tim. 2:1-4 KJV)."

Don't be fooled. God knows exactly what the leaders of the USA are doing. God knows exactly what they're planning to do. I hear of how godless this nation has become, and is becoming, every day. Where are the intercessory prayers of the Christians?

When is the last time you prayed for President Obama? When's the last time you prayed for your representatives in the Congress and Senate? I'm not just speaking of formal lip-service prayers. How about praying for your governor and state representatives?

If we truly want to change the course of direction the USA is moving in, or is being moved in by our politicians, we should seriously start interceding for them with God. 1Timothy 2:3 tells us this is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

If we truly want a nation-changing Christian revival, we should seriously start interceding for our politicians as well as for each other. God bless...