In the midst of the First Great Awakening in America, Jonathan Edwards wrote these words, "It is not unlikely that this work of God's Spirit which is so extraordinary and wonderful is the dawning, or at least a prelude, of that glorious work of God so often foretold in Scripture which in the progress and issue of it shall renew the world of mankind." (p. 73 Thoughts on New England Revival) He like so many others of his time looked forward to a glorious outpouring of the Spirit on the world. He looked forward to a time when Satan's kingdom would be completely destroyed and God's kingdom would prevail all over the earth. In looking forward to the overthrow of Satan's domain, Edwards wrote, 'The Spirit of God shall be gloriously poured out for the wonderful revival and propagation of religion. This great work shall be accomplished, not by the authority of princes, nor by the wisdom of learned men, but by God's Holy Spirit...This pouring out of the Spirit of God, when it is begun, shall soon bring great multitudes to forsake that vice and wickedness which now so generally prevails, and shall cause that vital religion, which is now so despised and laughed at in the world to revive." (p. 26 History of Redemption) Men like Edwards saw the future of the church and its influence on the world in a very positive way. In the Lord's Prayer, we request the Lord to deliver us from the evil one. This petition looks not only on a day to day basis for deliverance but for the ultimate deliverance that the Lord will bring in this world from the power of Satan.
March 28, 2015
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