The Desire For Revival

Revival doesn't come as a result of the wisdom and plans of man, but it is through the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.  Even though we may have the best of everything in our church that doesn't mean we will have revival.  It is only the Holy Spirit and the power of God that will bring revival.  In this post, I want to cover "five necessities" in order for revival to take hold in our lives and subsequently in the church.

1.  Become Unified In Christ

First of all, unity with each other will not happen until we have unity with Christ.  Paul admonished the Ephesians to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 3:3)  To be in unity with God, we must have the mind of Christ.  We have to think like Christ thought.  Unity among believers is not everyone thinking the same, but everyone seeking the mind of Christ.  We can never be in unity with each other until we are in unity with Christ and that requires relationship.

2.  Get In Real Relationship With God

To get in a real relationship with God requires you to spend quality time with Him.  Just as with any relationship you have, your relationship with God can be measured by how much you are willing to give of yourself in spending time with Him.  Relationships don't just happen, we have to work at them.  Most Christians are only concerned about developing a relationship with God when they need something, but God want's a continual relationship with His children.

3.  Get Rid Of Selfishness

Selfishness is at the root of most sin and will keep revival from ever happening.  God's heart is to bring revival to every church in America and across the world, but it won't happen until we get in relationship with Him, get rid or selfishness, find out how He wants it done, and do it.  One of the reasons there is so much strife in the Body of Christ is that everyone wants things done their way.  Selfishness always blames, never takes responsibility, never gives, and always takes.  We need to repent of our selfishness if revival is to happen.

4.  Move In Compassion

Without relationship you cannot move in compassion.  If you check your compassion, you will know where you are in relationship with God.  Compassion will always gravitate towards the needs of others.  When we loose our vision for souls, the hurting and sick, we have lost our relationship with God and our compassion for people. 

5.  Start Listening To God

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."  It's time we start listening to God.  God has the answers we need in order for revival to happen.

There is a great need for revival in the land.  It's time the church repent and come back to God.  If we want revival, we must become unified in Christ, get in real relationship with God, get rid of selfishness, move in compassion, and start listening to what God wants us to do.