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REVIVAL

Text : Hosea 6:2  *After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.* 

Though many revival services are being held on weekly basis within and outside our church buildings today, but we are yet to experience true revival. 

We need revival today than any time in history. And this revival has to start with you and I. Yes, with you! 

Revival simply means the restoration of God's tangible and manifest presence. Revival is not just a three day crusade meeting. It is the restoration of God's activities amongst His people.

One factor that is constant in the history of revival is that, no one can deny that God's Spirit is at work. 

Revival can be personal. You can experience God's revival in your life. So many Christians had branched off from the track a long time. They go to church, participate in activities but they are long dead and decaying. No more life. No more fire on their altar, only ashes. No more chastening of the Spirit. No more word from the Lord. No more comfort of the Spirit. Everything is just dry. You no longer experience the joy of salvation. 

If this is your situation, you need revival from the Lord.(Psalm 85:6). You need to cry out to the Lord for fresh and holy fire upon your Life.

As a church, we can also experience revival. There are so many mechanical works in the church of Christ today. When the Spirit of God departs from a congregation, such has become like a car without an engine. Hence, you have to push for there to be a movement. *A car without engine can move, but someone had to exert strength to ensure slow but unsustainable movement. Would you rather prefer yourself in a car driven by the Spirit while you are seated by His side, or stand behind the car, doing the push?

In the same vein, when there is need for revival in the church, there will be exertion of so much strength and energy but with little or no movement.

 *Until an individual or a congregation becomes intentional and passionate about their need for revival, nothing happens, they keep doing business as usual.* 

Are you somewhat tired of business as usual?, Are you tired of contributing or exerting more strength than the Spirit's supplies. Are you burdened and worn out? Then It is time to cry out to God for revival. 

In revival, we experience divine participation and divine help. Revival makes the presence of God's Spirit more vivid and experiential. 

May the Lord revive us again in Jesus name.


Bible Reading : Ezekiel 37:3-14

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Ask the Lord to create a strong desire for revival in you; both for your personal life and your congregation. 


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