"A Vision of the End-Time Harvest"
Revelation 7:9-10 (NKJV) gives us a vision of what is to come:
"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, 'Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne and to the Lamb!'"
This passage reveals the ultimate result of the great end-time harvest—a supernatural awakening that will bring unparalleled souls into the kingdom of God.
We are living in a time when this prophesied revival is unfolding before our eyes. Billions still do not know Christ, but God’s heart is set on reaching them. However, this harvest cannot be accomplished by human efforts alone; only a supernatural move of God can fulfill this divine mission.
A Short Work Upon the Earth
Romans 9:28 (NKJV): "The LORD will make a short work upon the earth."
Throughout history, God has orchestrated supernatural movements that have accelerated His redemptive work. One example is Abraham’s calling. When God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:1-6), it was an unimaginable promise. At an advanced age, with no children, he had every reason to doubt. Yet, he believed God, and today, we see the fulfillment of that promise—not just in physical descendants but in the spiritual seed of faith, the global church.
The Bible also speaks of an unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit: "And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions." (Joel 2:28-29)
This promise was initiated on the Day of Pentecost but was only the beginning. We are now stepping into a time of divine acceleration—the "former rain and the latter rain" coming together (Joel 2:23-24). What once took centuries is now happening in moments.
The Acceleration of Harvest
Amos 9:13 (NIV) gives us another prophetic glimpse:
"The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes."
A typical harvest takes months, relying on seasonal rains. But God is accelerating the process. We are entering a season where revival and harvest will happen so quickly that those sowing will overtake those reaping.
Modern-Day Moves of God
We have seen glimpses of this supernatural harvest throughout history and recent years.
Asbury Revival (2023)
On February 7, 2023, at Asbury College—a small Christian school in Kentucky—an ordinary chapel service turned into a move of God. A guest speaker delivered what he felt was a lousy sermon, texting his wife afterward that he had "bombed." But when a few students responded to go up front, and as they were praying, something unexpected happened. More students began to pray. Then, more came. This continued to build throughout that day.
For 16 straight days, worship and prayer continued uninterrupted 24/7. Over 60,000 people traveled to this tiny town to experience God’s presence, and similar awakenings began breaking out on college campuses nationwide.
Brownsville Revival (1995-2000)
In 1991, Jewish evangelist Michael Brown received a vision of a revival that would spread across America, pinpointing Pensacola, Florida. At the same time, Pastor John Kilpatrick cried out for revival, dedicating Sunday nights solely to prayer.
Years passed with no visible change. Then, on Father’s Day, June 18, 1995, Kilpatrick invited an evangelist to preach. The service was supposed to be routine, but the Spirit of God suddenly swept through the room. The pastor himself was so overwhelmed that he lay under the power of God for four hours.
Five years of revival followed, with services five nights a week, over 1.5 million visitors, and more than 100,000 salvations.
The Jesus People Movement (1968-1970s)
During the late 1960s, a countercultural movement was underway as young hippies, disillusioned by society, sought spiritual meaning. Then, a wave of revival swept across the nation. Thousands of young people, from the beaches of California to the streets of New York, encountered Christ in radical ways, transforming the landscape of the church.
The Church’s Divine Appointment
Romans 9:28 tells us that "the LORD will make a short work upon the earth." The supernatural harvest of souls will come suddenly, just as it did on the Day of Pentecost when 120 disciples turned into 3,000 converts in a single day. Today, with technology and the internet, the potential for spreading the Gospel has never been greater.
God is setting the stage for a massive, final outpouring of His Spirit. The world is being positioned for the Church’s greatest hour—our divine appointment with destiny.
Preparing for the Outpouring
We do not know the exact timing of God’s plan, but we do know His promise. The question is: Are we ready? God is looking for people who are desperate, hungry, and willing to embrace the supernatural. Throughout history, every great move of God was preceded by prayer.
Joel 2:23 (NKJV): "Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God; For He has given you the former rain faithfully, And He will cause the rain to come down for you-- The former rain, And the latter rain in the first month."
We are in a season of divine acceleration. The former rain has faithfully prepared the way, and now, the latter rain is about to fall. The supernatural harvest is at hand. The only question is—will we be ready to reap?
Larry Neville
Sermon February 2025 Manila National Conference.
Q & A: Understanding the Supernatural Harvest
Q: What is the supernatural harvest?A: The supernatural harvest refers to an accelerated move of God, where an unprecedented number of souls come to Christ in a short period, fulfilling biblical prophecy.
Q: How is this different from past revivals?A: While past revivals have been significant, this final harvest will be global, rapid, and beyond human effort—marked by an outpouring of the Holy Spirit across nations.
Q: What role does prayer play in this movement?A: Prayer has always been the foundation for revival. Every major move of God, from Pentecost to the Jesus People Movement, began with believers seeking God in prayer.
Q: How can I prepare for this supernatural harvest?A: Stay in prayer, remain spiritually hungry, and be ready to act when God moves. Revival starts in the hearts of individuals before spreading to nations.
Q: Could this be the last great revival before Christ’s return?A: Many believe so, as Scripture speaks of a final, mighty outpouring of the Spirit before the end times. The signs are aligning for an unprecedented global awakening.
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