The Wave Of Revival

It is very significant that when there is obviously an experience of revival in lives, those who are revived do not talk about revival but rather they talk about Jesus!

So my definition of what revival is in its most simple terms is us, God’s people, seeing Jesus again as He really is, which in turn should cause other things to happen.

In doing much studying about revival and revivals that have happened I believe the Lord gave me some insight and revelation into his ways for revival. It’s found in the book of 2 Chronicles 7:14-16. But before we turn there I want to read in your hearing from Acts 2 beginning with verse 36. This is what I teach and preach and believe to be the way to God in passing from death to life.

Revelation – Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Recognition – Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart

Responding – and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Repentance – Then Peter said unto them, Repent,

Remission – and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,

Receiving - and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Remaining – And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Reproduction – Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Would you be interested to know that the same pattern applies to revival? Wouldn’t that be wonderful if we could figure out the elements that accompany revival? Wouldn’t it be great if we could know God’s ways in revival? Well I believe we can and it’s found in 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Revelation – “If my people, which are called by my name”

We are the people of the name. We have a revelation of who Jesus really is. We see him as he is.

Recognition – “shall humble themselves”

When I see Him the natural thing that happens is I recognize how little I am compared to God and I humble myself before Him.

Responding – “and pray, and seek my face”

When I recognize Him it causes me to respond to God in prayer and in seeking his face.

Repentance – “and turn from their wicked ways;”

When I continue in the ways of God in revival it brings a natural repentance.

Remission – “then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin,”

When we repent God will hear us and will forgive us.

Receiving – “and will heal their land.”