Revival is a divinely initiated work in which God’s people pray, repent of their sin, and return to a holy, Spirit-filled, obedient, love-relationship with God.
Interpretation
Revival involves spiritual awakening through prayer and repentance, leading to a deeper relationship with God.
This quote by Henry Blackaby emphasizes the concept of revival as an act of divine intervention that requires the active participation of believers. It highlights the importance of prayer and repentance as essential steps for individuals to restore their spiritual vitality and foster a loving and obedient relationship with God, suggesting that true revival occurs when people passionately seek a more profound connection with the divine.
In practice
During a church service focused on spiritual growth, this quote can inspire the congregation to seek a deeper relationship with God.
When leaders claim that God bypasses their followers and speaks directly to them, they greatly diminish all God does through the lives of believers.Leaders who begrudge people the opportunity to seek God themselves and who do not actively teach their people how to hear God's voice have disqualified themselves as spiritual leaders.
Missions is God finding those whose hearts are right with Him and placing them where they can make a difference for His kingdom
Will God ever ask you to do something you are not able to do? The answer is yes--all the time! It must be that way, for God's glory and kingdom. If we function according to our ability alone, we get the glory; if we function according to the power of the Spirit within us, God gets the glory. He wants to reveal Himself to a watching world.
If the Christian does not know when God is speaking, he is in trouble at the heart of his Christian life!
If we function according to our ability alone, we get the glory; if we function according to the power of the Spirit within us, God gets the glory.
When Holy God draws near in true revival, people come under terrible conviction of sin. The outstanding feature of spiritual awakening has been the profound consciousness of the Presence and holiness of God.
Sometimes tears are the glasses that we need to see Jesus.
It is now for the Catholic Church to bend herself to her work with calmness and generosity. It is for you to observe her with renewed and friendly attention.
God doesn't want religious duty. He doesn't want a distracted, half-hearted, 'Fine, I'll read a chapter...now are You happy?' attitude. God wants His word to be a delight to us, so much that we meditate on it day and night.
How is Christmas regarded today? The legend of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, the decorations of tinsel and mistletoe, and the giving of gifts all express to us the spirit of the day we celebrate; but the true spirit of Christmas lies much deeper than these. It is found in the life of the Savior, in the principles He taught, in His atoning sacrifice-which become our great heritage.
In revival, God is not concerned about filling empty churches, He is concerned about filling empty hearts.
We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. BUt the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you.' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attracting, not proselytizing.
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