Asbury revival: An incredible move of the Spirit – and it’s touching the UK too
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Josh Green2023-02-15T21:18:00
Statistics on church decline, especially among young people, can leave us feeling hopeless. But God is pouring out his Holy Spirit on students at a university in America right now, and on spiritually hungry young people across the world. Let’s pray for more, says Josh Green
Last week, on Wednesday 8 February 2023, the revival flame began to flicker once again at Asbury University, Kentucky, just as it it did in 1970. During that time, revival fires swept across America and many thousands were won to Jesus. Asbury was a key location.
The morning of 8 February was meant to be business as usual. Students gathered to pray and worship as part of their usual rhythms. But, as the Holy Spirit started to invade the room, clearly God had other plans.
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