Revival
Freedom 250: Why I Have Hope for America
I promised three weeks ago to leave the negativity of the media and cultural war to celebrate Freedom 250.
It is an amazing time to be alive and trust God for revival in our time.
Twenty-nine centuries ago, Israel’s greatest prophet–Isaiah–spoke truth about encroaching sin/judgment in his generation. Those messages take up the first 39 chapters of the book of Isaiah. He called the people to repentance (change)–the first move toward God for any person or nation.
Then Isaiah ended the Bible’s second largest book with 27 chapters of hope for the Jewish people. He encouraged their faith–the second step of salvation (Mark 1:15).
Here’s why I have hope for America in this generation.
A Tribute to D. Leland Paris (1939-2026) and Rededicate 250
Up to 100,000 people gathered on the National Mall to rededicate America to God on May 17, 2026. Over forty million streamed the event. If you missed this possible “hinge of history,” you can watch all of it here.
The same week, four significant spiritual leaders passed into eternity–Joni Lamb, Marilyn Hickey, James Robison, and Leland Paris. I thank God for their dedication to Jesus and his Kingdom.
Leland Paris could rightly be viewed at the “forerunner” of “Rededicate 250” having called the USA back to God through the “If My People” rally in 1974, “The Spirit in ’76,” and speaking at “Washington For Jesus” in 1980.
He was a close friend and mentor. Here is my tribute to his leadership.
“Maydays” for American Renewal
The month of May includes two spiritual “maydays” for calling out to God for revival in our land.
On May 7, The National Day of Prayer celebrates seventy years of annual gatherings. The NDP is the biggest prayer day in the USA each year with scores of thousands of prayer events and united intercession across our nation.
“Rededicate 250” on May 17 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come together as a nation, renew our cultural foundations, and re-establish “covenant” with God.
Will you participate from home or in Washington, D.C. during these vital “holy days?”