01/07/2023
Aimee Semple McPherson is concidered one of the greatest revivalists of the 20th century. She was a pioneer, often utilizing modern forms of media in her gospel presentations.
- Microphone & lighting technology
- Cameras & Photography
- Radio
- Fashion
- Building Architecture and more Aimee used to communicate the gospel.
God responded powerfully, allowing her to reach tens of thousands of souls, supernaturally healing and baptizing thousands of people in water and the Spirit in Jesus’ name. Her church was for years the largest in Los Angeles, CA, and produced a Pentecostal denomination that exists to this day.
There is a falsely humble idea that being a ‘seen’ Christian denotes pride or selfish ambition. The Bible starkly contrasts this by definition, as just about everything we preach and teach from the Scriptures involves people whom God made known for His glory. We know their names for a reason.
Nowhere in the gospels did Jesus tell his disciples to hide or downplay the miraculous works of God for sake of humility. He spoke only of concealing natural acts of righteousness, like giving to the poor. Otherwise, his disciples were told to “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matt 5:14-16).
The supernatural belongs to God, and cameras, videos, audio recordings, etc., are merely modern documentations of these things. Those who criticize their use are being held captive by religious traditions of men. Tell Aimee McPherson God is displeased with broadcasting Him. Ha!
God sees our motives, and of course we ought to keep ours pure! No one should chase fame for fame, and The Lord will judge our hearts. However, in no way are we told to keep hidden the works of Christ to stay humble. To the contrary, we are to boldly “declare His miraculous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:3). Whether that results in being known or remaining unknown is up to God. Either way, if the gospel is preached, rejoicing is in order (Phil 1:18).
Be careful criticizing those demonstrating Christ’s works publicly. You may end up on the wrong side of history.
- Credit; Adkins
