Kind Awakening

“I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.” Isaiah 1:2 (KJV) There is a sorrow in the heart of God that Scripture does not hide. The Lord is not distant or indifferent. He is a Father. And like any father, He grieves when His children wander, wound themselves, and refuse His help. In childhood, faith is simple. Trust is natural. Dependence is instinctive. Yet as we grow, pride often replaces humility. The world becomes attractive. Autonomy becomes our idol. “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 2:16 (KJV) Modern culture celebrates independence from God. Technology gives the illusion of control. Wealth offers false security. Social systems promise identity apart from Christ. But the result is not freedom. It is fragmentation. I. Broken Vessels and a Patient Father Scripture describes humanity as clay in the hands of the Potter. “...

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” Acts 1:8 (KJV) There are moments in redemptive history when God intensifies His manifest presence among His people. These are not random surges of emotion. They are strategic outpourings tied to His eternal purposes. We are living in such a moment. The world is shifting. Political structures tremble. Economies recalibrate. Technology advances at a pace that reshapes society almost daily. Moral confusion deepens. Yet as the world changes, so too does the remnant. God is refining and empowering His sons and daughters. I. The Crushing That Produces Oil Anointing is not accidental. It is produced. In Scripture, oil was extracted through pressure and crushing. David was anointed long before he sat on the throne. Joseph endured betrayal before ruling in Egypt. Jesus Himself endured the Garden of Gethsemane before the glory of resurrection. “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, b...

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (KJV) There is a divine invitation extended in this hour. It is not vague. It is not symbolic. It is urgent. The throne of grace stands open. The world is restless. Anxiety multiplies. Bitterness grows. Unforgiveness poisons families and nations alike. Economic instability breeds fear. Wars intensify. Technology accelerates distraction while dulling spiritual discernment. Yet amid this noise, the King calls. I. Come as Little Children Jesus declared: “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 (KJV) The throne is not approached with pride, but humility. The burdens of fear, anger, doubt, and anxiety must be laid down. Peter writes: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) The Lord does not merely remove burdens. He replaces them. “Pea...

“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God.” 1 Peter 4:17 (KJV) We are living in days of mounting pressure. Nations are unstable. Conflict escalates. Economic systems strain. Cultural tensions rise. Technology amplifies both truth and deception at unprecedented speed. It feels as though the lid is about to lift from a boiling pot. Scripture prepares us for such seasons. God does not panic in chaos. He purifies through it. I. The Pressure Before the Harvest When evil intensifies, it is not always evidence of divine absence. At times, it is evidence of divine allowance. “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7 (KJV) God permits certain events within the boundaries of His sovereign plan. He allows consequences to unfold so that hearts awaken. Isaiah wrote: “When thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” Isaiah 26:9 (KJV) The world is witnessing...

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 (KJV) We are entering a prophetic hour that resembles Israel standing at the edge of the Jordan. The wilderness season was not the promise. It was preparation. Throughout Scripture, God leads His people through desolate places before revealing His glory in fulfillment. I. From Wilderness to Inheritance When Israel crossed the Jordan, they encountered giants and fortified cities. Yet the Lord declared: “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life… I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Joshua 1:5 (KJV) Giants falling and walls crumbling are not metaphors alone. They represent entrenched systems of sin, generational strongholds, and spiritual bondage. Paul reminds us: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds...

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away… and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14:12 (KJV) We are living in a prophetic hour where many sense a spiritual shift yet cannot explain it. There is a heightened awareness, an increased stirring, a pressing and shaking that has not been accidental. Scripture speaks of seasons when God intensifies His manifest presence among His people. These seasons are not for spectacle. They are for preparation. I. Pressed Down and Shaken Together Jesus declared: “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.” Luke 6:38 (KJV) Before increase comes pressing. Before overflow comes shaking. Throughout history, revival has followed refinement. The early church was persecuted before Pentecost power spread across nations. Israel wandered before entering promise. The Bride is purified before the Bridegroom appears. Hebrews te...