This is the only real signal of revival to come, which I have been able to detect anywhere on the religious horizon. It may seem like a cloud the size of a man's hand for which a few saints have been looking far and wide to discover. Receiving it can result in a resurrection to life for many souls and a recapture of that radiant wonder which should accompany faith in Christ, that wonder which has all but fled the Church of God in our day.
But this hunger must be recognized by our religious leaders. Current evangelicalism has (to switch to an OT illustration) set up the altar and divided the sacrifice into parts, but now seems satisfied to count the stones and rearrange the pieces. There is no concern that there is no sign of fire upon the top of lofty Mount Carmel. But thank God that there are a few who care.
They are those who love the altar and delight in the sacrifice, are unable to be satisfied with the continued absence of fire, the heartfelt glory of God's majesty and person. They desire Him above all. They are eager to taste for themselves the "piercing sweetness" of the love of Christ, about Whom all the holy prophets did write and the psalmists did sing.
Many in your life have sinned against you, and all have sinned against Me. Have I not forgiven them through My Sons sacrifice? ~ God [Letters from God and His Christ - Volume 1 ~ The Christian Path]
