Kenyans

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This post is meant to give you an idea about what Kenyans are like.
Kenyans are very friendly and generous people. It is not unheard of for someone to stop their car right in the middle of the road just to talk to someone. Even on the roads they have their own etiquette...In Kenya we have a saying "No hurry!” but on the roads we have modified this statement to; “No hurry until you get behind the wheel of your car." Maybe this is the same in other countries and in the USA. But it seems like when driving everyone wants to be first! In a traffic jam a one lane road can turn into four or five lanes as everyone rushes to find the best path around the jam. Matatus (or public transportation vans) seem the most adept at this as they hurry to drive around on the shoulder, side walk or opposing traffic lane. Someone (we won’t name names) told me once that when she drives she gets so irritated with the other drivers that she is afraid of losing her salvation. It is impossible for you to lose your salvation. But it helps to demonstrate the kind of driving we have.

 If a Kenyan has you over they must feed you. They feel that if you are skinny you need a double portion and if you are fat you need the same amount. They just love to feed their visitors and they believe very strongly in doing it WELL. Kenyans are very "spiritual" people. In Kenyan schools they are required to teach religious education and 80% of the population would call themselves Christian. I've seen a Kenyan come in late for church, sit down, take a moment to pray silently to himself and  then start to participate in the service. Most Kenyans are pleased to be given a gospel tract and talk to you about spiritual matters. I've even had a Kenyan ask me for a tract after I had given one to a person nearby.  Wow, this is certainly not like it is in America...Why?
 "In 1929 the East Africa Revival started. It started among people greatly burdened about the nominal Christianity they observed around them. At the time it had become popular to "join the church," and so the churches were growing; but on the other hand, for many people this meant merely exchanging an old religion for the new.This kind of Christianity lacked depth and did not result in christian discipleship.
When revival came, it addressed this condition directly. The Holy Spirit led people into a deepening relationship with God in Jesus Christ and, second, a new awareness of the unity ought to characterize the people of God. This experience was marked by immediacy, intimacy, and consecration: walking daily in close and transparent relationship with Jesus and in the company of God's people."
Taken from: "A Gentle Wind of God"
Today you can still see the effects of the East African Revival. It is evident mainly in religion with every Christian denomination having some sort of Charismatic influence. Even the Catholics speak in tongues.
Kenyans still remember and long for revival. May our prayer be for revival.
 It is interesting how the Lord works. After writing the above my heart was very burdened about this subject of revival. And what would the Lord do but bring a sermon to me on this very subject.
By: Emily Swain

 How Does a Revival Look?

(2 Kings 22:1-23:30)

1. Concern for the low spiritual condition of the Saints. (2 Kings 22:3-6)

2. Conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit through Preaching of God's Word. (2 Kings 22:8-11)

3. Confession of sin and seeking for God's forgiveness. (2 Kings 22:12-20)

4. Commitment of submission and Obedience to God. (2 Kings 23:1-25)

IBCM Chapel Sermon by Dr. Mestler on March 20, 2014.