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Revived To Reignite Others
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Revival is not merely for personal renewal; it is meant to be contagious. When God revives a man, He positions that man to become a carrier of His fire to a generation.
REVIVED TO REIGNITE OTHERS
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Psalm 85:6
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 57:15; Habakkuk 3:2; Luke 22:32; Acts 3:19–20; John 7:38
INTRODUCTION:
Revival is not merely for personal renewal; it is meant to be contagious. When God revives a man, He positions that man to become a carrier of His fire to a generation. Throughout Scripture, we see that those who were revived—like Moses, Elijah, and the apostles—did not just stop at their personal experience. They became instruments to reignite the fire of others.
In these last days, God is looking for people who won’t just seek personal breakthroughs, but will become vessels through whom others can encounter God. The revived man becomes a channel of restoration, transformation, and revival to his home, church, and generation.
This message will open our eyes to the divine responsibility that comes with being revived and how to walk in the reality of it.
1. PERSONAL REVIVAL IS THE FOUNDATION
Before you can reignite others, your own altar must be burning.
a) Revival Begins Within (Psalm 51:10-12): A renewed spirit and restored joy are signs of personal revival.
Revival starts with a sincere cry for inner transformation and a renewed fellowship with God.
b) Brokenness Attracts the Fire (Isaiah 57:15): God revives the humble and contrite.
A heart that is broken and dependent on God is ready to carry His presence.
c) Hunger Fuels the Flame (Matthew 5:6): Only the hungry are filled.
Passion for righteousness keeps the fire burning continually.
d) Prayer and the Word Sustain Revival (Acts 6:4): A consistent life of prayer and word study keeps us aflame.
Intimacy with God through spiritual disciplines keeps the fire alive.
Biblical Example – Jacob was revived at Peniel and became Israel, a man who influenced a nation (Genesis 32:24-28).
2. GOD REVIVES US FOR A PURPOSE
Revival is not just for blessings; it is for service and impact.
a) Revival Prepares Us for Ministry (Isaiah 6:6-8): Isaiah was revived before being sent.
A divine touch purifies and commissions us for kingdom assignment.
b) Revival Repositions Us for Relevance (Joel 2:28-29): Revived people carry God’s agenda.
The outpouring of the Spirit equips us to speak boldly and act decisively for God.
c) Revival Empowers Us for Harvest (Matthew 9:37-38): A revived soul has compassion for the lost.
Revival makes us sensitive to the burden of souls and the urgency of evangelism.
d) Revival Makes Us Channels of Healing (John 7:38): Out of us shall flow rivers of living water.
God wants to use revived people to bring healing, hope, and deliverance to others.
Biblical Example – Peter, once broken and timid, was revived and became a firebrand at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41).
3. REVIVED BELIEVERS IGNITE THEIR ENVIRONMENT
When revival touches a man, it doesn’t end with him.
a) Revival Brings Boldness (Acts 4:31): The revived are no longer afraid.
Revival stirs courage to confront darkness and declare truth fearlessly.
b) Revival Shifts Atmospheres (Acts 8:5-8): One man full of fire can transform a city.
Philip’s revival sparked joy and deliverance in Samaria.
c) Revival Influences Culture (Daniel 6:26-27): Godly revival breaks into ungodly systems.
When God is alive in us, our influence will change families, schools, and nations.
d) Revival Stirs Other Fires (Luke 22:32): Jesus told Peter to strengthen others after being restored.
Those revived by God are charged with the responsibility to build others up.
Biblical Example – Paul, after his Damascus experience, became a fire that lit up the Gentile world (Acts 9:1-22).
4. REVIVAL DEMANDS CONTINUAL RENEWAL
To reignite others consistently, you must stay connected to the Source.
a) The Fire Must Not Go Out (Leviticus 6:12-13): Keep adding wood—prayer, word, worship.
Daily spiritual investment sustains the revival fire.
b) Revival Can Be Lost (Revelation 2:4-5): The church in Ephesus lost her first love.
Staying revived requires intentional intimacy with God.
c) Fellowship Fuels Revival (Hebrews 10:25): Iron sharpens iron in corporate revival.
Staying among burning believers helps maintain your flame.
d) Obedience Keeps the Fire Pure (1 Samuel 15:22): A revived life must align with God’s voice.
Without obedience, the fire will be polluted or quenched.
Biblical Example – Samson lost his fire due to compromise, but regained it through renewed surrender (Judges 16:28-30).
5. THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL IS MULTIPLICATION
When one person catches the fire, many lives are changed.
a) Revival Spreads Through Testimony (Mark 5:19-20): Share your story and light others.
Your journey can inspire others to seek God.
b) Revival Awakens the Church (Ephesians 5:14): The sleeping church becomes an army.
Revived individuals help awaken spiritual lethargy in the body.
c) Revival Sparks Movements (Acts 19:10): Paul’s fire set Asia ablaze.
One person revived can trigger widespread reformation.
d) Revival Glorifies God (Matthew 5:16): The world sees the fire and glorifies the Father.
