Scripture: Colossians 2:12
…when you were buried with Christ in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.
Thought for the Day: One of my favorite characters from our denominational history is a guy named “Raccoon” John Smith. From what I have read, I imagine him to be quite the character. Alexander Campbell said that Smith “is the only man that I ever knew who would have been spoiled by a college education.” Smith came on the scene about the time the Second Great Awakening was really gaining momentum. In the early 1800’s, only about 20-24% of the population attended church in the United States. By the end of this period, it had nearly doubled. As Smith joined Alexander Campbell and the Christian Church, he had an amazing ability to draw people to the faith. In 1827, Smith baptized 2000 people in Kentucky, and nearly that many the following year. When people in churches today complain and lament about dropping worship attendance, I point to Second Great Awakening. Could there be another “Raccoon” John Smith coming on the scene who will help start a Third Great Awakening?
Prayer: Where your church is feeling down, O God, provide them a vision of revival and renewal. Amen.
