SUSTAINING REVIVAL FIRE
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13
Key Verse: “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” — Leviticus 6:13
Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42; Romans 12:11; 2 Timothy 1:6; Matthew 25:1-13; Hebrews 12:28-29
INTRODUCTION
Revival may begin with a divine visitation, but it is sustained by human cooperation. Many believers experience moments of spiritual awakening, yet fail to maintain the fire that was ignited. The tragedy is not that revival never started, but that it was not sustained.
In the Old Testament, God commanded that the fire on the altar must never go out. This instruction reveals a principle: divine fire requires continual attention. If neglected, even heaven-sent fire can diminish through carelessness and spiritual complacency.
Sustaining revival fire demands vigilance, discipline, and ongoing intimacy with God. The same passion that birthed revival must be preserved through consistent spiritual practices and wholehearted devotion.
1. MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT PRAYER ALTAR
Revival fire is sustained through persistent communion with God.
a) Continual prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Unceasing prayer keeps the heart aligned with God’s will.
b) Corporate fellowship in prayer (Acts 2:42)
The early church continued steadfastly in prayer, preserving revival momentum.
c) Watchfulness in prayer (Matthew 26:41)
Prayer guards against spiritual weakness and temptation.
d) Spirit-led intercession (Jude 1:20)
Praying in the Holy Ghost strengthens inner spiritual capacity.
Biblical Example:
The early believers gathered daily in unity and prayer (Acts 2:46), and as they continued steadfastly, the Lord added to the church daily (Acts 2:47), demonstrating sustained revival through consistent devotion.
2. REMAIN ROOTED IN THE WORD
The Word of God fuels and stabilizes revival fire.
a) Meditation on Scripture (Joshua 1:8)
Consistent meditation produces spiritual prosperity and stability.
b) Obedience to the Word (James 1:22)
Hearing without doing extinguishes spiritual growth.
c) Teaching sound doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2)
Faithful teaching protects revival from error.
d) Hiding the Word in the heart (Psalm 119:11)
Internalizing Scripture prevents sin and spiritual decline.
Biblical Example:
After the Law was read during Ezra’s time (Nehemiah 8:5-8), the people committed themselves to obedience and covenant renewal (Nehemiah 10:28-29), sustaining spiritual reformation.
3. CULTIVATE HOLINESS AND CONSECRATION
Purity preserves the intensity of revival fire.
a) Presenting your body as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1)
Daily surrender keeps the altar active.
b) Avoiding spiritual compromise (2 Corinthians 6:17)
Separation from sin safeguards revival.
c) Walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16)
Spiritual sensitivity prevents fleshly decline.
d) Guarding the heart diligently (Proverbs 4:23)
The condition of the heart determines spiritual longevity.
Biblical Example:
Joseph resisted temptation in Potiphar’s house (Genesis 39:7-9), maintaining personal integrity that positioned him for sustained divine favor (Genesis 39:21).
4. CONTINUALLY STIR UP THE GIFT OF GOD
Revival must be intentionally rekindled.
a) Stirring spiritual gifts (2 Timothy 1:6)
Gifts require activation and exercise.
b) Serving diligently (Romans 12:11)
Fervency in spirit keeps passion alive.
c) Expecting Christ’s return (Matthew 25:13)
Readiness sustains vigilance and preparedness.
d) Worshiping with reverence (Hebrews 12:28-29)
Acceptable worship maintains holy fire.
Biblical Example:
Paul encouraged Timothy to stir up the gift imparted to him (2 Timothy 1:6-7), reminding him that sustained ministry effectiveness depends on continuous spiritual renewal.
CONCLUSION
Revival fire is precious, but it requires maintenance. Without prayer, the fire weakens. Without the Word, it loses direction. Without holiness, it becomes contaminated. Without intentional stirring, it fades into memory.
Let us determine that the fire upon our altar shall not go out. Guard your prayer life, treasure the Word, walk in holiness, and stir the gift within you. When revival fire is sustained, it becomes a generational blessing.
May your altar remain ablaze continually.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, help me maintain a consistent prayer life in Jesus name.
2. Lord, ignite a deeper hunger for Your Word in Jesus name.
3. Father, preserve me from spiritual compromise in Jesus name.
4. Lord, strengthen me to walk in holiness daily in Jesus name.
5. Father, stir up every spiritual gift within me in Jesus name.
6. Lord, remove every distraction that weakens revival fire in Jesus name.
7. Father, grant me spiritual discipline and consistency in Jesus name.
8. Lord, keep my altar burning continually in Jesus name.
9. Father, help me remain fervent in spirit in Jesus name.
10. Lord, sustain revival in my life permanently in Jesus name.
