They perceive themselves to be a select group with special favors from God, spiritually superior to those not experiencing the same phenomena, or emotions, or breakthroughs, or reformations. This is another place where consensus and collaboration on revival among Christian leaders before revival comes can preempt a deadly trend. Guarding our unity must always walk hand in hand with the reformation of sound doctrine and the revitalization of spiritual life. Nationalism Expecting revival to salvage and rescue a whole nation when, in fact, it is a work of God promised exclusively for the people of God. Conflict Entering into the euphoria and wonders of corporate revival without reckoning with increased levels of warfare with the Powers of Darkness or with persecution due to the impact of revival on unbelievers.
Awakening often brings seasons of conflict and suffering.
Out of reformation and revival, the church is drawn more fully into the vortex of Christ's mission among the nations. Revival sends the church actively into battlefields and harvest fields as we confront, contest, and displace the works of darkness. Suffering is therefore unavoidable and must be expected. Quite the contrary. Actually, sincere discussion by Christian leaders can significantly foster the common ground that will help prepare us to fully embrace together corporate, biblical revival as God grants it.