The Winds of Revival: A Call for Discernment in America

Posted: January 6, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching
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Throughout the course of American history, there have been distinct moments when a divine wind of revival has swept across the nation, igniting the hearts of believers and rekindling the flames of faith.

Every few hundred years, this spiritual refreshment appears, blowing upon the lingering embers of previous revivals tended to by the Remnant—those faithful individuals who remain committed to nurturing the seeds of hope and transformation. However, as eternity unfolds, there are pivotal moments that can either lead to a national awakening or result in a disheartening retreat from faith.

The call for discernment among the Watchmen Spirit flowing within the Remnant is critical, particularly in a time when the Church faces both internal strife and external challenges. The Remnant serves as the spiritual guardians who watch over the flames of revival, sensing the opportune moments for spiritual renewal. Yet, as history has shown, the failure of religious leaders to heed these signs can lead to disastrous consequences.

In Matthew 16:3, Jesus rebuked the religious rulers for their inability to interpret the signs of the times, highlighting a profound truth that resonates in contemporary society. The Church, over the past century, has frequently struggled to discern the shifting spiritual landscape, allowing division and strife to overshadow its mission.

When one group within the Church begins to experience a movement of the Holy Spirit, another faction often resorts to downplaying or even opposing that movement, sometimes resorting to what can be described as witchcraft-like prayers against fellow believers. This internal conflict not only detracts from the Church’s purpose but also creates a barrier to the collective spiritual awakening that America so desperately needs.

In recent years, a growing number of Watchmen, men such as the late Arthur Burt, C. Peter Wagner, and David Wilkerson along with present day men such as Dutch Sheets and his brother Tim Sheets—are those spiritually attuned individuals who seek to discern the seasons of God—have sensed that America is on the cusp of another significant visitation.

This anticipated revival is not merely a hope for the future; it is a pressing invitation for the Church to come together in unity, prayer, and repentance.

The question that looms large is whether the Church will heed this call. Will the body of Christ rise above its differences, setting aside petty disputes and focusing instead on the greater mission of bringing healing and restoration to a fractured nation? The stakes are high, as a failure to embrace this moment may lead America further into a spiral of chaos and evil. Thus, the need for discernment has never been more urgent.

It is a call to action for believers to seek the Lord earnestly, to pray for unity, and to cultivate an environment where the winds of revival can blow freely once again. The teachings of Christ remind us of the importance of recognizing the signs around us, prompting us to engage in self-reflection and collective prayer.

As the timeline of eternity continues to unfold, the choice lies within the Church: to awaken, unify, and prepare for the visitation that lies ahead or to remain stagnant and risk being swept away by the tides of secularism and moral decay. So we can see that we are standing at spiritual cross-road, and the history of revival in America serves as a reminder that moments of divine intervention are often contingent upon the readiness of the Church. The call for discernment and unity is critical in this pivotal season.

As the Watchmen sound the alarm, it is up to the body of Christ to respond with courage and faith, recognizing that a new wave of revival could very well be on the horizon. The future of America hinges on our willingness to bend the knee in repentance and turn back to the Lord, allowing His transformative power to shape our nation once more.


~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder / Apostolic Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

Be sure to check out Dr. Welch’s book: “Restoring God’s Watchmen

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  1. Tony's avatar Tony says:

    This is a dream from January of 2024 concerning 3 winds.

    Three Winds
    The Lord got me up at around 2:30 am and wouldn’t allow me to go back to sleep until I wrote down this dream/word. I felt the Holy Spirit come upon me as I wrote this down.

    Three winds are coming

    The first is that which is not of Me will be blown away. Picture a whirlwind if you will. Denominations, religious institutions, etc. not of the Lord’s doing.

    The 2nd wind is a wind of exposure. I see preachers standing behind pulpits when suddenly a wind knocked over the pulpit they stood behind and then stripped them naked so that their nakedness was seen by all. These are those who think that they can hide their sin behind a pulpit and no one will see but I see says the Lord. These are those who water down my Word with the pretense of winning the lost when in reality it is to hide their own sin and maintain their power and position both of which will be stripped away from them.

    The 3rd wind is the wind of my power as in the day of Pentecost. This wind is a transforming wind and an empowering wind.

    Your understanding of the five fold ministry will be changed. No longer will you say, ” I don’t move in that gift or that’s not my calling”, for the gifts and callings are from Me says the Lord and it is I who give them out as I will.

    The phrase that will be used often is , “how can this be?”, for nothing is impossible with the Lord and to him who believes. You will see people who have no seminary training get a download from Me and astound people with the wisdom and understanding coming from their mouths.

    Little children will move in the Spirit. Make sure you don’t hinder the little children for of such is the kingdom of God. Imagine a child with no musical knowledge sit at a piano and begin to sing and play beautiful worship music. Again you will say, “how can this be?”, it can be for all things are possible with God and to him who believes. Further imagine a little child prophesying or preaching an entire sermon.

    The deaf will hear….those whose ears have been closed to the gospel as well as those who physically can’t hear.

    The blind will see. Those who are spiritually blind as well as those who are physically blind

    The lame will walk. Those who aren’t walking with God…..the backslidden as well as those who are physically unable

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