In 1904 a young ministerial student name Evan Roberts began to feel God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. Roberts began attending various revival meetings and during one he was deeply moved by the Spirit. As he prayed at the altar he cried to God, "Bend me, O Lord!" God's Spirit fell on Roberts in a mighty way.

Roberts returned to his home church to share the message of revival but his pastor was reluctant to allow him to speak. In a compromise, the pastor announced that Roberts would be speaking following the regular prayer meeting and anyone who wished to stay were welcome. Only 17 people stayed to hear Evan speak and most of them were youth.

Evan Roberts spoke in that church for nearly two hours with a simple message that he was convinced could bring revival.

1. Confess all known sin to God.
2. Deal with and get rid of any "doubtful" area in your life.
3. Be ready to obey the Holy Spirit instantly.
4, Confess Christ publicly.

When Roberts was finished speaking 17 young people were at the altar on their knees crying out to God. They prayed until 2 a.m. that night and it was the beginning of one of the greatest movement of God in all of history. By the end of the week, over 60 people were won to Christ and over the course of the next year and a half revival swept though the nation of Wales. The revival was so powerful that the national culture was changed. Taverns and bars closed. Police officers were laid off because crime was so reduced.

May His Spirit continue to be poured out upon us! Let's keep it happening!

Bro. Mike

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