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Revival Starts With You
Revival is not the world's responsibility; it is meant for us, God's people.
Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church.
Revival Starts With You
by Joel Norris
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Previously, we looked at revival desperation—admitting we need God more than anything. Now, let's realize who revival is for.
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God makes it clear He’s speaking to His people. This means revival is for believers like you and me. The world can feel the effects of revival and come to know Jesus because of it, but we can't expect them to usher in a spiritual awakening.
Unsaved people can’t be responsible for bringing in spiritual awakening, no matter how wise they may be. Revival isn't the responsibility of a politician or someone who just claims to know God. It's our job if we have a real relationship with Jesus Christ.
You can look at this responsibility in two ways. You can see it as a lot of pressure, or you can see it as a chance to be part of something great.
This is our moment and our responsibility. Revival starts with each of us as individuals. The word "revive" literally means to be brought back to life—like a heaven-sent jolt to the heart. This can happen to you as a person of God long before it happens to a group or a country.
What a thought that all it takes is for one of God's people to experience a spiritual awakening. I don't see this as something to run away from. I see it as something to run to, so today I'd encourage you to ask God to send you this reviving.
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By Joel Norris // Franklin Road Baptist ChurchRevival is not the world's responsibility; it is meant for us, God's people.
Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church.
Revival Starts With You
by Joel Norris
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Previously, we looked at revival desperation—admitting we need God more than anything. Now, let's realize who revival is for.
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God makes it clear He’s speaking to His people. This means revival is for believers like you and me. The world can feel the effects of revival and come to know Jesus because of it, but we can't expect them to usher in a spiritual awakening.
Unsaved people can’t be responsible for bringing in spiritual awakening, no matter how wise they may be. Revival isn't the responsibility of a politician or someone who just claims to know God. It's our job if we have a real relationship with Jesus Christ.
You can look at this responsibility in two ways. You can see it as a lot of pressure, or you can see it as a chance to be part of something great.
This is our moment and our responsibility. Revival starts with each of us as individuals. The word "revive" literally means to be brought back to life—like a heaven-sent jolt to the heart. This can happen to you as a person of God long before it happens to a group or a country.
What a thought that all it takes is for one of God's people to experience a spiritual awakening. I don't see this as something to run away from. I see it as something to run to, so today I'd encourage you to ask God to send you this reviving.