The Coming Spiritual Awakening - by Jim Tharp

As we move deeper in the year of 2021, it becomes evident that the church of Jesus Christ is closer than ever to a marvelous spiritual awakening. Included in this unusual revival will be an evangelistic harvest of souls on a scale unknown in church history. In Matthew 13:39, Jesus spoke of the harvest at the end of the age. Yes, Jesus said the age would end in harvest. So, we are not operating on wild imagination when we share our vision of a supernatural outpouring of the Holy Spirit and an abundant harvest.

Just how close are we to this final harvest and the end of the age that Jesus spoke of? Well, I do not believe that has been revealed to anyone on earth. It is not a time for speculation. We have had enough false prophets adding confusion to the church with their sensational date-setting! However, our Lord did mention some signs that would indicate the lateness of the hour. His apostles were faithful in their writing of the New Testament to tell us what to expect socially, morally, economically, politically, and spiritually as we draw nearer to the end of the age.

History seems to be on fast forward now, hurling us into the moral darkness, social chaos, and spiritual confusion foretold in the scriptures. What we Christians must remember throughout this waiting period is that our Sovereign God reigns. He is in control of history. There will come a shaking of the heavens and the earth—and we are very likely in the countdown right now. According to the inspired writer of Hebrews 12, there will be a removal of all things that can be shaken—the works of Satan and fallen man—so that what cannot be shaken may come into view and become established. “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.”

Those who know their Bible understand that heart-searching often precedes revival. This heart-searching begins with the people of God. God is a God of holiness, and He will deal with sin, hypocrisy, and idolatry in the lives of His people. He desires to purge and cleanse us from all iniquity, for our God is a consuming fire. He longs to prepare us for the great revival and the abundant harvest of souls. As God’s people, we must realize that this great outpouring of the Holy Spirit may come sooner than we anticipate. Are we ready?