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Mar 22, 2024 · 1. Revival will be costly. When they heard [the gospel] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) When revival comes from the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we find an immediate, visceral response.
Aug 23, 2015 · FIVE STEPS THAT I CAN TAKE TO BRING ABOUT REVIVAL. Break my spirit by accepting that I am a sinner in need of God.
- Jim Erwin
- Be careful.
- Be intentional.
- Be Wise.
- Be Sober.
- Be filled.
- Be Speaking.
- Be Singing.
- Be Thankful.
- Be Submissive.
- Be fearful.
“Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise” (Ephesians 5:15 NASB). 1. Do I see life with clarity? 2. Do I see evil and avoid it? 3. Do I recognize where I’m really walking, or do I walk right into the wrong path?
“… making the most of your time, because the days are evil” (v. 16). 1. Do I seize the hours and minutes of every day for Christ? 2. Do I live in light of the brevity of life? 3. Am I being intentional about my time, or am I wasting my time thinking I have plenty?
“Do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (v. 17). 1. Am I wise, or do I think foolishly? 2. Do I understand God’s overall will for my life? Do I know His purpose and plan for every man? 3. Am I in such a position that I am, more and more, discovering God’s specific will for my life and days? Am I walking in His prescribed wi...
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation” (v. 18). 1. Am I intoxicated with the things of this world? 2. Is there anything in this world that is controlling me? 3. Is that intoxication making me do things I otherwise would not do?
“Be filled with the Spirit” (v. 18). 1. Am I daily, hourly, consciously controlled by the Spirit? 2. If this aroma of Christ’s presence in me evident to others? 3. Am I doing things that grieve and/or quench the Spirit’s activity in and through my life?
“… speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (v. 19). 1. Is my life filled with the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs of God? Do I know God’s Word? 2. Am I speaking to others about the truth of God? 3. Am I ashamed of the gospel? Hiding it under a bushel? Not boldly proclaiming it?
“… singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord” (v. 19). 1. Is the Lord’s song in my heart? 2. Do I sing, even in the midst of dark days? 3. Is my song directed to the Lord, in gratitude and thanksgiving?
“… always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father” (v. 20). 1. Do people say of my life that I am thankful? Marked by continual gratitude? 2. Do I give thanks for ALL things? Am I mature enough to give thanks in hard times, recognizing that God knows what He’s doing and that He is working all things...
“Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ” (v. 21). 1. Is my life marked by the sweet aroma of authentic humility? 2. Am I gladly willing to defer to others, particularly in my home? 3. As a wife, am I submitting to my husband, gladly giving him authority and leadership? As a husband, am I submitting my authority to that of Christ, aggressiv...
“Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ” (v. 21). 1. Am I walking in the fear of Christ? Do I treat Him and His commands and callings respectfully or flippantly? 2. Do I give Him constant, reverential fear? 3. Is it evident to all around me that whatever God says to me is what I will do, gladly recognizing His lordship in my life? Walk bac...
What is the condition of your heart today? Is it ripe for revival? If you are reading these words in a place where you can do so, make this commitment to the Lord: “Let revival begin in my heart, O Lord. Once the spark of revival is ignited in me, let it spread to others.” Commit to taking whatever steps the Holy Spirit shows you.
Updated January 28, 2021. The human heart, known to stray and decay, is in constant need of revival—a returning to God and His ways and outpouring of His power and grace. Scripture documents this.
Jul 6, 2019 · The famous revival prayer, “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6) suggests a tone of earnest desire. Revival is preceded by people seeking God with all their heart and wanting to see God’s glory among his people.
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Mar 10, 2017 · Revival is a concentrated work of God where Christians in various churches earnestly desire more of Christ, boldness in witness, and commitment to missions.