Malachi 4: 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
There are times in the experience of God’s people when revival and reformation become necessary. There are times when a spiritual drought has all but dried up those living springs of water Christ spoke of, and in their place, a dry formality, without heart and without spirit, settles in like a dark cloud upon persons who were once on fire for God.
There are times when a person goes to church, just because it is the right thing to do, but really and truly, their hearts and minds are not enthused nor animated by the presence of God and fellowship of other believers. Now, it is true that we should always encourage persons to come to church, but if one is doing so, just because it is the right thing to do, then there is something vital that is missing.
The rich, young ruler in Christ’s day was doing the right thing. He was attending church regularly, he was singing in the choir, he could argue the twenty- seven doctrines with anyone who dared to question him, and for all intents and purposes he was one of those members in good and regular standing.
Matthew 19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!