Ezra 3:12-13 "But many of the older priests, Levites, and other leaders who had seen the first Temple wept aloud when they saw the new Temple’s foundation. The others, however, were shouting for joy. 13 The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance."
What a beautiful picture of a multi generational effort. The young and old worked together to rebuild the temple, to restore God's house. This scripture not only gives us a picture of all generations working together for the Glory of God.
But it gives us insight into what I believe to be the sounds of revival, which are the sounds of weeping and joy mingled together. When our hearts break over the condition of our nation and the souls of men and when we rejoice over one life that is changed for the glory of God. Weeping and joy mingled together produce the harvest of God. Psalms 126:5-6 "Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. 6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest."
May the sounds of weeping and joy fill our Churches, may the sound of weeping fill our alters as genuine repentance and godly sorrow produce salvation. May our alters be stained with the tears of those who war in the spirit through prayer and fasting for their families, communities and nation. May the shout of joy fill our sanctuaries as we worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Celebrating who he is and what he has done in our lives as the redeemed of the Lord SAY SO!
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