Michelle, I appreciate your perspective on Revival. One of the best quotes I came across on revival was the preacher Gypsy Smith who wrote. “Go home, lock yourself in your room,
kneel down in the middle of your floor. Then draw a chalk mark around
yourself and ask God to start the revival inside that chalk mark. When
God has answered your prayer, the revival will be on.”
I have found that true in my life. When I am revived by walking in God’s Spirit, I find myself more tender to the things of God and more alert to being available to our Master. More sensitive to serving others and more free to share God’s truths with grace and love.
Good distinction between genuine revival and revivalism. It seems to me that one of Satan's biggest ploys on our era is distraction, whether it be absorption with the world ,or trying to prevent its destruction, either politically or environmentally. We can even be distracted in looking at others who are distracted! It is a difficult thing to discern - what is responsible engagement and what is drawing us from our true life humbly following Jesus? Which brings us back to our need for revival and the Holy Spirit's cleansing and transformation. One group that I believe is staying focused in their call to pray for personal and church revival is OneCry. Their prayer guide and podcasts are worthwhile.
Michelle, I appreciate your perspective on Revival. One of the best quotes I came across on revival was the preacher Gypsy Smith who wrote. “Go home, lock yourself in your room,
kneel down in the middle of your floor. Then draw a chalk mark around
yourself and ask God to start the revival inside that chalk mark. When
God has answered your prayer, the revival will be on.”
I have found that true in my life. When I am revived by walking in God’s Spirit, I find myself more tender to the things of God and more alert to being available to our Master. More sensitive to serving others and more free to share God’s truths with grace and love.
Good distinction between genuine revival and revivalism. It seems to me that one of Satan's biggest ploys on our era is distraction, whether it be absorption with the world ,or trying to prevent its destruction, either politically or environmentally. We can even be distracted in looking at others who are distracted! It is a difficult thing to discern - what is responsible engagement and what is drawing us from our true life humbly following Jesus? Which brings us back to our need for revival and the Holy Spirit's cleansing and transformation. One group that I believe is staying focused in their call to pray for personal and church revival is OneCry. Their prayer guide and podcasts are worthwhile.
I agree with your definition of revival!