The Asbury Revival "Broke Out"

The news stations are reporting that a revival has broken out at the University of Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky. It is reported that the revival began at a Chapel service when the speaker felt led to ask for testimonies. After the Chapel service, the folks stayed to pray and continue singing. That was this past Wednesday and today is Sunday. The revival is continuing. Folks are coming from nearby and faraway places to experience what is happening in the Chapel of Asbury University. I am struck by the words “broken out.” This revival was neither planned nor created by the students or faculty at Asbury. It “broke out.” It was not, and continues not to be, controlled by anyone. It “broke out.” I want to be reminded of that reality. The work of God, via the Holy Spirit, is not under our control. God’s work seems to “break out.” Our task is to be sensitive and alert to whatever the Holy Spirit may be doing and wherever the Spirit is doing Her thing (Old Testament word for Spirit is feminine). “Thanks” be to God.