Revival Is In The Land
Mary Lang Marshall, Temple Hills, MD
Catagory: Volume 2, Issue 11 and 12
Time for Revival is now! Christians are hungry and thirsty for righteousness. Their hearts are burning with compassion for their brothers, sisters, and the world. They are seeking more of God and more of His Grace. The Word has come alive!
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled, Matthew 5:6.
True revival causes Christians to examine their hearts and motives. As they sense the unction of the Spirit, they spend more time in prayer and fasting. With their hearts filled with pure intent, they long for a deeper and intimate fellowship with God. Their ultimate goals are:
1) to do God's will,
2) to share God's love, and
3) to give God the Glory.
No matter what the price, they are willing to pay it. God is foremost of their minds.
Revival is all about God and His Plan and Purpose to bring about the end-time harvest. It is not about selfish motives or what the devil is doing. The god of this world is always in opposition to God and his Kingdom. The devil seeks to rule, but the Plan and Purpose of God will prevail.
God's Kingdom will continue to increase in power and authority. The attributes and characteristics of God will always be present when Christians focus on Him. The Gifts of the Holy Ghost will manifest and the Fruit of the Spirit will be in operation. The Spirit will freely flow from heart to heart, changing Christians from faith to faith and from glory to glory.
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, 2 Corinthians 3:17.
As Christians seek God with their whole hearts, God rewards them for their time and effort. With God at the center of a revival, they will see God's splendor as never before. Healing and miracles will occur. Supernatural provisions will be evident. Revival starts and ends with God, all to His Glory.
Unless we have spiritual insight, we cannot accomplish the Will of God. The willingness to hear and obey God's Word will measure our commitment. A change is on the way and even now the change has begun.
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force, Matthew 11:12.
We must fight the good fight of faith by praying, loving, teaching, worshipping, and by praising God. We must do all these things diligently.
The guidelines for revival are in Matthew 5, the Beatitudes. Revival is not a one-time event - it is continual. Every Christian must have fellowship with the Lord. The absent of fellowship means the Absent of life. We must be revived, restored, and renewed each and every day. It takes a lifetime to know who we are in Christ Jesus.
When we seek to know God in a greater measure, the things of this world will not hinder revival. Everyday is an opportunity to proclaim the Goodness of Jesus. Each person or ministry will have an opportunity to glorify God. The day of visitation (revival) will come. Remember, God is Sovereign and He is Awesome in all His Ways.
God is gracious to those who know him.
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits], Daniel 11:32.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they shall cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover, Mark 16:17.
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you, Matthew 17:20.
Yes, Revival Is In The Land!
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint, Isaiah 40:31.
Yes, Revival Is In The Land!
Our hearts should be refreshed, restored, and renewed every day. Do not forget, today could be the day of the Lord's Appearance. Make sure whatever you do pleases Him.
Fasting and praying are the prerequisites for revival. Revival happens when hearts are knitted together in unity and love. It does not happen with a bang.
And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled, 2 Corinthians 10:6.
When disobedience is not allowed to rule revival will happen. The anointed Word of God brings forth maturity and your obedience will be fulfilled through knowledge, wisdom, and the understanding of the Word.
The souls of many are hanging in the balances. There is no better time to go into the highways and the prisons to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is The Good News to those who are broken hearted, blinded, and in bondage. The Word of God will set the captives free!
During revival a bigger picture is revealed. The joy of the Christian is revitalized and the body is strengthened. The servant of the Lord labors in love as he diligently works to build the Kingdom of God. He ministers to the sick, takes care of the elderly and orphans, and feeds the poor. He does all to the Glory of God.
What could you give to your God? All He needs is you. When God has you, He has the potential for revival. God needs one person to come into the knowledge, the wisdom, and the understanding of his or her purpose upon this earth. Knowing your purpose holds the key to freedom and freedom removes limitations.
From the beginning God poured out His Love to us, bringing forth faith. That same Love will bring revival to the land. Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I was lost, but now am found; was blind but now I see. We were once dead, but now we are alive in Christ. We are who we allow Jesus to be through us. Without Him we are nothing!
Revival starts with one heart (Jesus) seeking to fill another heart (man). One by one they will see God's Glory and stand in awe, in reverence to the Lord. They will lose themselves in Jesus as they allow their worries to flee. So as they drink from the fountain of life, they will be filled to overflowing power in the Holy Ghost.
What God commanded in the past, He still commands today. Jesus is still piercing and touching the hearts of man. Jesus stands tried and true. He is strong in opposition. This same Jesus overcame the world. We can count on that same Jesus to bring forth revival, because revival comes from within and not from without. True revival saves souls.
The same Holy Spirit that led you to Christ is the same Holy Spirit who stirs and prepares the heart for revival. Nothing happens unless God is aware. In these last days Revival Is In The Land and the people are responding to the things of God. The people are beginning to see Jesus in a new and bold perspective.
God has stored up the latter rain for these last days. Now that selfish ideas and traditions have been set aside, the world will see a mighty move of God's Power. It will take the obedience of the Church to allow the Kingdom of God established in the hearts of the people. A new generation is embracing God's Glory and Power as it allows the Holy Spirit to be manifested. Just as the hundred and twenty on the day of Pentecost, they will also be in one accord, praying and waiting for the promise. When the promise comes again it will likewise shook the foundation of religion!
Death will cause you to hold on to the past, but revival causes you to hold on to the Spirit. The Spirit elevates us to higher heights in Jesus. The Revelation of God will be carried to the utmost parts of the earth. Nations shall glorify the God of Heaven and fear His Awesome Power.
Correction does not come without pain,
and revival does not come without a change.
Revival Is In The Land!
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