Introduction: The next few devotions are going to relate to the subject of REVIVAL – Spiritual awakening. There seems to be a misunderstanding of this phenomenon that is recorded in the Bible. Therefore the following questions will be addressed on this matter. 

1. How can we have a Revival? (2Chron 7:14)

“14If 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.”

Even though this is technically a message from King Solomon to the nation of Israel, yet still its principles can apply to both the Church or individual CHRISTians.

Please note the the steps of progression:

• The basis for Revival

“If my people, which are called by my name..”

Did you notice that revival is for God’s people? Jesus called His Churches to repentance and restoration along with His reviving (Rev 2,3). When the Church gets “right” then the lost will want what we have; i.e. a relationship with Jesus Christ. 

• The burden for Revival 

“…shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;”

This is the hard part, being honest and transparent with our Lord. Even though we acknowledge His great love and forgiveness of our sins, for some reason….pride and self-righteousness keeps us from admitting our faults and failures as a believer. 

Do you agree?

• The blessing of Revival

“….then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

Healing for the land of America and beyond is greatly needed!

The government cannot do that! Secular institutions can not accomplish this. Our educational systems are unable to do this. Social media will fail us. Our only HOPE is in Jesus!

Perhaps, the only time we will fully experience this mighty move of God will be during the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. But it gives us something to look forward to. Imaging how that is going to be.

Conclusion: Revival is from God. When the Holy Spirit is poured out (not the flesh or mere human emotions) in waves of power major changes happen. Sinners are gloriously saved. The saints are reenergized.

And most importantly, Jesus is glorified!