343 - How to Have Revival

In this episode, I define revival as "bringing back to life" or returning to a healthy, vigorous and flourishing condition after a period of decline. Drawing from the central Scripture of 2 Chronicles 7:14, I outline a 4 part "formula" for revival: God's people must humble themselves, pray, seek God's face and turn from their wicked ways. This process is not merely a scheduled church meeting but a spontaneous, internal transformation that requires believers to be "doers of the word" rather than just "hearers," as cautioned in James 1:21-25. True revival involves a dual process: the deep public confession of sins followed by a profession of renewed faith in God.

To experience this transformation, believers must put away "doubtful habits" and "lay aside every weight" that hinders their Spiritual progress, as instructed in Hebrews 12:1-2. I emphasize the necessity of being "real" and "pliable" with both God and fellow believers, rejecting a self-righteous mask of perfection to instead "Confess your faults one to another . . ." (James 5:16) and "Bear one another's burdens . . ." (Galatians 6:2). I share how historical evidence, such as the 1904 Welsh Revival, demonstrates that when these conditions are met, the impact extends beyond the church to transform society, resulting in reduced crime and healed communities.

Ultimately, God has provided forgiveness and salvation in Christ to those who approach Him in humility, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and 1 Peter 5:6-7. Join me as I share these Scriptures and more, while believing that God is doing a new thing in your heart and life. Selah!

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