Revival or Survival?

Psalm 138:1-7

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”

Introduction: Do you feel spiritually drained? Do your spiritual batteries need recharging? Could you use a renewing in your heart? How about the great need for the “peace of God” to guard your divided and troubled mind? Is REVIVAL an option or a necessity? David gives some insight to this dilemma. Two (2) questions need to be asked as well as answered in the following sequence:

1. When can we EXPECT a REVIVAL? (Psa 138:7)
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me.”

• When we return to our 1st Love (Psa 138:1, 2)
• When we return to the Word of God (Psa 138:2)
• When we get humble before God (Psa 138:6)

2. How can we tell we need a REVIVAL? (Psa 138:7)
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me.”

• When we neglect prayer
• When we neglect soul winning
• When we lose our passion for spiritual things

Conclusion: These trying and troubling days are requiring God’s people to be full of FAITH and RESURRECTION POWER in order to flesh out the Christian life. But He is our source! Revival is possible… daily as we abide in Him.

Revive us again, Lord!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese