Jesus: Bad For Business
Renew from Google Images Henry Blackaby tells this story in his book, Fresh Encounter , as he describes the Welsh Revival. “ God’s activity among His people extorted a profound impact on the community at large. Taverns were closed for lack of business. The crime rate dropped so dramatically that the police had to find new uses for their time. People repaid delinquent debts and made restitution for thefts and other transgressions. There was even a work slowdown in the coal mines as the pit ponies reportedly could no longer understand the reformed language of the converted coal miners! Soon the world took notice of what God was doing in Wales. Before long, similar revival movements occurred worldwide. It all started when God drew 17 of His people back to Him. Once they returned to God in complete surrender, their community, then their nation, and ultimately the world felt the impact. ” (pg. 15). When God moves, it could be bad for business. When Jesus and His disciples crossed the Se...