24-04-2016
Romans 4:17New King James Version (NKJV)
17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;
Revival (from Oxford dictionary):
An instance of something (God) becoming popular, active again.
What is Revival?
Revival is when God shows up and manifests His presence and glory.
Isaiah 64:1New King James Version (NKJV)
64 Oh, that You would rend the heavens!
That You would come down!
That the mountains might shake at Your presence—
That You would come down!
That the mountains might shake at Your presence—
Revival begins from the inner environment within us.
Revival is meeting with Almighty God.
Seeks God's face.
Our heart needs to yearn for God Himself. We need to say, "O God, I so want you. I'm so desperate for You and You alone! Will You please show up?"
When Revival comes, there is true repentance and contrition of heart.
Acts 2:37-38New King James Version (NKJV)
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
When Revival comes, fear of God grew and many signs and wonders are done through God's people.
Acts 2:43New King James Version (NKJV)
43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
Signs and wonders become a normal part of our lifestyle.
When the Heavens are open, nothing becomes impossible.
When Revival comes, there is much love, unity, fellowship, gladness and sincerity/purity of heart - church is focal point.
Acts 2:46New King James Version (NKJV)
46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
When Revival comes, many are saved and added to the church - true church growth. The church becomes united and influential.
Acts 2:47New King James Version (NKJV)
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
When Revival comes, God's people will have willing hearts to serve the Lord - change of priorities and focus in life.
Psalm 110:3New King James Version (NKJV)
3 Your people shall be volunteers
In the day of Your power;
In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning,
You have the dew of Your youth.
In the day of Your power;
In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning,
You have the dew of Your youth.
When Revival comes, there is great breakthroughs and exploits (Daniel 11: 32b) - no mountain will be too big to hinder us from fulfilling His purpose.
Psalm 97:5New King James Version (NKJV)
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
When Revival comes, there is an abundance of revelation.
When Revival comes, the nation/city will be healed and blessed.
Precursor to Revival - Create a godly atmosphere internally and externally to attract God's presence.
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