In Christ's Kingdom, persecution and power are 2 sides of the coin of revival. They must co-exist. You cannot have one without the other. If there is persecution, there will be the power of God manifested. Likewise, if the power of God is manifested and there is a moving and operation of the Holy Spirit, there will be persecution. When Satan steps up the attacks on God's people, God will not allow himself to be upstaged. As the attacks increase in whatever form, God amps up the power and demonstrates His signs and wonders in the midst of spiritual conflict to reveal Himself and what He accomplished at the Cross.