We are spiritually awakened when we recognize our sinfulness and turn to Christ for salvation, crying out for His mercy.
Spiritual awakening is characterized by a profound awareness of one's sinful state and the need for a Savior. In the sermon, it is emphasized that until the Holy Spirit opens our eyes, we may dismiss our sins or consider ourselves generally good. However, once awakened, we see the depth of our sin, similar to the publican in Luke 18:13 who cries out, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner.' This awakening leads to genuine faith in Jesus Christ as the only one who can save us from condemnation. The acknowledgment of our lost condition and turning towards Christ is a definitive marker of having received spiritual sight through God's grace. The transformational experience allows believers to declare, 'One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see.'
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