Historically, when we look at the revivals of the past they brought positive change in society and the church. However, much of what we call revivals today are events where we come to hear well-known speakers, professional singers, and have a worship experience that makes us feel good. However, if we clearly understand the revival that took place in Acts, it transformed an entire community of people.

Many of the early evangelists truly cared about the church and people they were called to serve. Lives were changed and transformed. They knew how to "work the altar." They labored and prayed for everyone that stood in the prayer-line. Sometimes praying for people in the prayer-line took longer than the sermon. There was an anointing that flowed that moved people to "go tell" what Jesus had done. What's the difference? It seems to be all about performance. People come to church now to hear the speaker and not the One who speaks. We need a word from the Lord!