Bishop Wayne Huntley preached the job for Jonah when Nineveh needed revival. The Lord came to Jonah and said, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city and cry..." (Jonah 1:2 KJV). Her citizens were horribly wicked and destined for judgement. Yet, God was prepared to rescue the perishing, if Jonah was willing to cry for the city. Certainly, Jesus modeled this mentality when he cried, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem...how often would I have gathered thy children together..." (Matthew 23:37 KJV). No one among us can force faith into the hearts of a rebellious people. However, all of us can cry for our cities with confidence that God will hear us from Heaven, forgive our sins, heal our land and help us capture our cities for Christ. So many of us have answered the call to reach great cities and even great nations for the Kingdom of God. In this unprecedented season of harvest, we must recognize that our call was not just a call to teach, preach, evangelize, heal or even baptize in Jesus Name. Yes, we are called to each of our cities for each of these purposes and so much more. But the foundational call that rings clearer now than ever before, is the call to go to that great city where God has called you and cry.

Cry for the lost. Cry for the sin. Cry for the hurting. Cry for revelation. Cry for revival. Rise up, cry out and God will show up and reach out to every city represented/by each laborer He has called. Arise, go to your great city and cry!

"Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children" (Isaiah 66:8 KJV). In the city where I serve, there has been a renewed passion for intercession. Our programs have not changed, our talent and our techniques have always remained consistent. Even still, we are bringing forth spiritual children in greater numbers. The difference maker for us is obvious: Zion is crying! Our church is crying for our city. "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalm 126:5-6 KJV). Not one of us should compare ourselves or our cities to others as though we are lacking in the resources for revival. All of us can cry. I cannot preach like some, but I can cry. I cannot plan like others, but I can cry. I cannot purchase the property I need right now, but I can cry. "Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer" (Psalm 61:2). Give me my city. Give me my harvest, God. Hear my cry. Rev. Harold Linder