Why Does Revival Still Tarry?

 

John 15:16

You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you

that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain,

so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.

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   For decades believers have been seeking God's face, crying out for revival, running to every conference, repenting of our sins and the sins of our nation, still no lasting revival. The revivals of past, brought us further revelation into the heart of God, but they too faded with time. There are currently measures of revival and/or awakenings in this city or that, but nothing comparable to Pentecost, nothing that would bring a nation to its knees. So, why does revival yet tarry?  Could it be, we are simply ill-equipped, unprepared for the answer to our own prayers?  If the Lord were to bring revival, would we burst at the seams, as old wineskins, unable to contain the new wine? Do we have enough men and women who have become disciples, who in turn can make disciples? Have we studied to show ourselves approved, as students of the Word, now capable to teach sound doctrine? Do we have sufficient character that we would not exploit the souls entrusted to our care? Do we know how to relate rightly one with another, without abuse, without trying to build a kingdom beneath ourselves? Do we Love, purely from the heart without hidden agendas or regard for selfish gain? Are you willing to open your home to the homeless, your pantry to the hungry and your heart to the child spared from abortion or abandonment? Are you willing to Love as extremely as revival requires?  Prayer has consequences.  Are you willing to be part of the answer to your own prayers?

Comments

[Gail]

I am the answer to revival in my own soul. Letting go of this world would be a big first step for me.