Sunday I shared about maturity and helping others by teaching what we have learned. Hebrews 5:11-14 shows us that maturity comes from rightly dividing the Word. Verse 14 encourages us to discern both good and evil by allowing the Word and our inner spirit to let us know when things are right or wrong spiritually. My spirit would not let me participate in the Lakeland Revival but I had nothing else to go by except discernment As things unfolded in the revival at Lakeland, Florida, many of the things that were being taught and were believed became red flags to me. Things like talking to Paul and Abraham in heaven, exalting of William Branham (a fallen evangelist of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s), and self-promotion. Yet many people were truly getting saved and healed in Lakeland. God honors His Word and therefore the faith of the people brought about great works.
NOW THE GOOD NEWS. The revival has been taken over by the local pastor, Steve Strader and an apostolic team to oversee the work. They are calling the first revival Lakeland I. They have moved from the tent into the church sanctuary. People have packed out the church every night this week. The salvations and healings have continued but with purity and righteousness. They are calling this revival, Lakeland II. Praise God that this was exposed and corrected not destroyed.
We Charismatics need to quit believing that the anointing gives license to cover up sin. We need to stop “Swallow and Follow” and realize that revival comes from repentance. Thank God for awesome revivals that flow from holiness and purity.
Let me know what you think.
