Revival in India!

If I had a nickel for every church service or missions event that I've been in where countries like India were prayed for I could probably indulge in a Starbucks coffee this afternoon.

So it seems very important to me that we pay attention when revival fires are sparked.  First, it's important that we rejoice that people are being reconciled to the Father.  And it's important that we acknowledge with thanksgiving that prayers are answered.

This Christianity Today article (in the July 2011 issue) chronicles the grassroots revival currently happening in India (so much so, that there are more believers in India now than at any other time in its history).

If you are pressed for time, this well-made 2 1/2 minute video summarizes the article. [UPDATE 9/23/11 --- Asbury Seminary president Timothy Tennent also speaks to evangelistic and discipleship efforts in India  in this video.]

When you couple this news with the news of an explosion of Christianity in China, you realize that the headlines about the economic woes of the earth --- while very serious --- are being superseded by work of the Holy Spirit.
                                                                                     Soli deo gloria!