God is up to something!

What a statement! Yet, it is very true! God IS up to something very big at this time. The question is: "What is He doing?" I believe He is getting His church prepared. Not, prepared for His coming, although I do believe He is coming very soon, but rather for a last great ministry effort of the church. This is to reach those who not heard or accepted Jesus as their Lord. In order to do this, there is coming a genuine revival to the church. The question is: "Is the church ready for revival?"
Genuine revival has very little to do with guest evangelists and big name singers/performers, and more with the heart condition of the Church of Jesus Christ. I genuinely wonder if the Church in the West, especially in America, is ready for the revival that is coming upon our land. I wonder about our readiness because of what I believe it will mandate of us to be part of this revival. Our lives, including or "ministries" are so intricately entwined with our lifestyles that revival for many, may be the last thing they really want to see. Why? Because of change. Change in focus; change in goals; change in values; and perhaps even a change in our very lifestyles.
Our lifestyles demand service. Our homes are big, our schedules are bigger, and the lifestyle we have created demands that we maintain it. The problem is, that leaves very little time for the members of our churches, to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ. We do some church programs that focus on "outreach" and "evangelism" but not a lot of genuine "ministry." The kind of ministry that Jesus told us we would do like Him, only "greater," because of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Truly think about it! When was the last time you saw a news headline that read like this: "This just in.... people being raised from the dead!" Or, "healings and miracles taking place at such and such church!" Not likely! At least not lately anyway. However, on ANY given Saturday you will most likely see in most newspapers church ads for all sorts of dinners, concerts, festivals, and fund-raisers. Not much power nor ministry there! Really, we NEED genuine revival! A "power-encounter!" Most of the Lord's Disciples know that! The REAL question is: "Are we ready?"