During February 1970, there was a move of the Spirit of God across Asbury College and Seminary which is located in the small rural community of Wilmore, KY. Several students had been praying for revival on the campus for several months, and a spirit of expectancy grew as the students prayed. However, no one anticipated what would happen during the 10 am chapel service on Feb 3, 1970.

The dean of the college felt led of God not to speak at the chapel as had been planned but opened the service for testimonies. At that one defining moment there was an extraordinary move of God's Spirit. That chapel service that normally lasted for 1 hour continued for 185 hours without interruption. At anytime of the day or night people could be found at the altar. People were confessing sin and mending broken relationships.

The word spread quickly to other Christian institutions about what was happening at little Asbury. People began to come to Asbury from all around the United States. Teams of students from Asbury were sent to other Christian universities and seminaries. A friend of mine was a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas when students from Asbury came to that campus and shared testimony. Scores of students found themselves on their faces before God crying for forgiveness. My friend was among them.

I had the opportunity to speak at the campus just a couple of weeks after this awesome move of God. When I was returning to my seat I heard something behind me. I turned around and saw two hundred students at the altar. It was an awe-inspiring time. I realized at that moment that revival is possible in America. God is able and quite willing. The question that I pose to you today is this, "How hungry are you for moral renewal and spiritual awakening?" Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." The condition for revival has nothing to do with geography, but everything to do with the hunger and thirst of your heart.