II Chronicles 7:12-16 NKJV

Judges 3:1-9 NIV

Premise ⁃ Humility is born when pride dies. But the question remains, will pride die because of you or God?

Fundamental Truths

1. Elevation is the reward of humility!

James 4:10 NKJV

I Peter 5:6 NKJV

Proverbs 22:4 ESV

Proverbs 18:12 NKJV

Proverbs 11:2 NKJV

2. Not only is humility a garment that must be put on but a requirement and standard to live by.

Colossians 3:12 NIV

Micah 6:8 NKJV

3. God gives grace (underserved favor) to those who are humble while he opposes, refrains, and abstains from the proud

James 4:6 NKJV

5 pillars of revival 

1. Acknowledge; God births humility in us through allowing certain, struggles, hardship, and suffering to occur as He uses these things as a stage for revival.

II Chronicles 7:13 NKJV

2. Humble; Choosing to humble oneself is the first perquisite of revival. Therefore humility is born when pride dies.

II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV

3. Seek; Seeking God and praying reveals our need of Him and His influence in our lives and the earth. Nothing changes without prayer!

II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV

4. Repent; Repentance proceeds Revival. Therefore acknowledging that our sin has gotten in the way of true relationship and authentic encounters with The Lord should impose our will to come to a halt realizing that OUR WAY is hindering THE WAY.

II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV

5. Submit; The assurance of our prayers being heard is turning away from sin so that our land (Nation, society, families, cities) can heal! The forgiveness of sin comes AFTER one has confessed and turned away. Only then will we see true revival.

II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV