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I’ll never forget those early morning seminars in Haiti. We were in Port-au-Prince, the capital city, and we were doing a youth crusade there. Every morning at 6:00 a.m. they offered four seminars in the National Gymnasium to any teenagers who wanted to come. Did I mention 6:00 a.m.?

First of all, I was amazed at how many teenagers showed up. They met in the balcony of the gym in one of the corners with their leader. So, four corners – four leaders, four teachers. They had to sit on solid concrete steps that formed the benches for seating up there. They asked me to do a two-hour seminar. (Tell a speaker to please do a two-hour seminar, he’s got no problem; it’s the five minutes that’s hard…like this program.) So, for two hours I taught teenagers the Bible. They took notes; they asked questions. Would you believe I was the first one to be done? The other three seminars were still going on. What do you think those teenagers did? They ran, each of them, to another corner hoping they might be able to catch a little bit of another seminar before it ended. I had just met believers who couldn’t get enough! Just like us, right? Not necessarily.

I’m Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Spiritually Hungry, Spiritually Starving.”

Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Matthew 5:6. Jesus talks about appetite. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Jesus seems to be saying, “Satisfied people are those who have a hearty spiritual appetite. You want the restlessness in your heart to be cured? Then have a great spiritual appetite; be hungry for spiritual things.” That’s a sign of health, right – appetite?

Our appetite is often in stark contrast with the rest of God’s kids around the world who can’t wait to get more. My pastor went to India. He was told, “Be sure you speak for at least an hour.” He said, “No problem.” But we live in a microwave society. Everything has to be quick and instant. “Boy, you had better be done speaking by noon, Buddy, because I think God goes off duty then. Twenty-minute message, please. Thirty-minute message please. That’s all we can handle.”

We try to see what the minimum number of Christian meetings is we can get to a week. "Could we get this down to just Sunday morning, and could we get it down to maybe 60 minutes at most?” Maybe we could have one-minute devotions. I could just pull a quick little devotional off the shelf and I want it not to be more than one page, and I want it to be pre-packaged, and I’d like to get through it fast.

Instead of taking leadership in Christian service, could I just write a check? You see what we’ve done? We’ve created a streamlined spirituality; a minimal commitment of time; a minimal commitment of me. “Let’s go through the motions. I’ll meet my obligations. I’ll do my duty and then I’ll get on with the stuff that really matters.”

Can you imagine a couple in love saying, “Hey, can we keep our time together short.” No! When you’re in love you can’t get enough of the other person. I wonder, “Have we left our first love for Jesus?” Well, check your appetite. If you’re trying to fit church, and Bible, and prayer, and service into the tightest possible time slots, maybe it’s time to go for a check-up for a cold, cold heart.

David said in Psalm 42, “Where can I go and meet with God? My heart pants for the Lord.” Is it time to say, “Lord, give me an insatiable appetite for You”? Maybe you’ll want to un-streamline the God time in your life and grow beyond the point of “How short can we make this?” And grow to the point where you can say, “Lord, I can’t get enough of You.”

Only a true revival can heal America—and we can all play a part in it.

Notes:

Focus verse: Nehemiah 1
 
As Christians, we want to see America godly again!
 
Nehemiah is about restoring a nation’s heart to God.
 
A true revival can heal our land and make it godly again.
 
Revival is restoration. It’s coming back to life. It’s waking up spiritually and getting back to living the Christian life.
 
Your spiritual house can be rebuilt.
You can go from rubble to revival. 

2 Corinthians 6:14
 
Acts 17:26
 
Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king.
 
He had to have the greatest discretion, loyalty, and honesty.
 
Revelation 2:5
 
Read Nehemiah 1:1–3
 
Nehemiah was deeply moved.  
 
Read Nehemiah 1:4–7
 
#1 Nehemiah acknowledged the greatness of God.
Nehemiah 1:5
 
When we see God in His greatness, we see our problems in their smallness.
 
#2 Nehemiah reminded God of His promises.
 
A. God will never leave you alone in life.
Isaiah 41:10
 
B. God will get you through whatever you are facing.
 
C. God will provide for your needs.
Philippians 4:19
 
D. God will forgive you of your sins.
1 John 1:9
 
#3 Nehemiah confessed his personal sin.
Nehemiah 1:7
 
Sometimes, prayer changes you and you change things.
 
Nehemiah did not talk about prayer, he just prayed.
Nehemiah 1:6
 
Call out to God. He will give you direction.
Jeremiah 33:3
 
#4 Nehemiah’s request was specific.
Nehemiah 1:10–11
  
Let’s ask God for a spiritual awakening in America.
 
Let’s start with our personal lives and our homes. Everybody plays a part.
Nehemiah 7:3

Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available.

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In this podcast, we’re taking you back in time 30+ years to the very first Harvest Crusade with Pastor Greg Laurie. At the time called, “Summer Harvest,” and held at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California, this event features a powerful gospel presentation from Pastor Greg. 

Many things have changed over the years, but one thing never changes: the life-changing gospel message. Listen in as Pastor Greg speaks on the excuses that keep us from following Jesus Christ. 

Since 1990, millions of people have participated in Harvest Crusade events in person and online around the world. 

Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available.

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In this powerful message from Leading The Way’s AWAKE DC rally, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to spiritual awakening and readiness for the return of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Matthew 25 and the parable of the ten virgins, he challenges listeners to examine whether their faith is genuine or merely outward religion.

While many profess Christ with their lips, true believers are distinguished by a transformed life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Using Jesus’ warning about the wise and foolish virgins, Dr. Youssef emphasizes the urgency of being spiritually prepared, living in daily expectation of Christ’s return, and rejecting the false assurance that there will always be more time to respond to God’s call.

If we hope to see another Great Spiritual Awakening in America, it has to begin with revival in the Church. Now is the time to repent, renew our commitment to Christ, and live faithfully for Him, ready for the day when we will stand before Him.

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, Olivier Melnik of from Shalom in Messiah ministries was back to talk about how the U.S. / Iran peace deal is putting Israel in a bad light and why this sovereign nation has the right to defend itself. From brides asking witches for perfect wedding day weather to how to deal with demonic oppression, Dr. Karl Payne was back to answer your toughest spiritual warfare questions. President of a Fortune 100 company Fred Sievert, offered clear, practical guidance for using your spiritual gifts to find the career that is just right for you. Grief and pain can break us down, but God is able to meet us even in these dark places. Glenna Marshall shared her own personal journey of learning how to prayerfully walk through suffering.  Janet and Craig are back to bring biblical truth to bear on more of the news stories impacting your life and your faith.

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Most people spend time developing their strengths and abilities. Dr. Tony Evans explains how discovering and using the gifts God has given us benefits not only ourselves, but everyone around us.

Money is never just money—it reveals the heart. In this sober message from James 5, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that wealth can become a dangerous rival to God when it feeds greed, self-indulgence, and false security.

Scripture does not condemn wealth itself. But it strongly condemns trusting possessions more than God. True believers recognize that everything they have belongs to the Lord. They repent of treating money as a master and submit every resource to Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us.

This episode calls you to:

Living faith understands that true wealth is measured by eternity—not by possessions.

Scripture Focus: James 5:1–6

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