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Vision - To Be a Steward of Revival
Some time back, after several powerful revivals were prematurely brought to an end, I felt I should not keep starting fires of revival, only to see them aborted. These events progressively broke my heart, and I asked God whether I could have a say in the longevity of the next revivals.
The question remains, “Stewards of what?”
What is Revival?
In its most pure and simple terms, it is a revival of our love for Jesus Christ, and for the Father's purposes.
The church was never meant to be an education system, but ran by God's family and inspired by revelation! Those who are led by the Spirit, they are the true sons of God!
John Wesley said, “The greatest danger for the church is mental assent. You can know and agree to all the truths of the Bible and still not have them working and actuated in your life.
What Revival is not.
Revival is not an evangelistic crusade, with its primary goal of saving the lost. The lost do not need ‘revival', they need salvation. You must be made alive first (‘vived') before you can be ‘re-vived'.
God Himself is the Revivalist.
As a minister, I preach Christ and Him crucified. As He manifests Himself in our midst, He becomes the way to reveal the Father. Life and Truth are then revealed in us. “Christ in you the (absolute) life of total glorification in Him.”
Revival puts to death the "old" life support. Natural man's religion never pleases God! Revival puts off and replaces man's religion. When that happens, we find we have put on the “new self” and God's intended new version of life support.
- Evangelism is man working on behalf of God.
- Revival is God working on behalf of man.
In my experience, many have come to know Jesus as Savior in our revivals. But this is not the aim of the revival meetings, rather it the result or fruit .
Revival of His Church!
Our passion is to revive His Church, the Body of Christ, His tabernacle, His dwelling place, His sanctuary, His safe haven.
”As one man full grown”
When the powerful Body of Christ grows as one man full grown – no longer tossed around by every wind of doctrine, religion or man, schemes, or programs – then we shall be a church ready to reach the world in unity. When we move in that unity, then God the Father can finally command the blessing, even life for ever more!
Then the world will know that God has sent His Son:
- This brings true evangelism. . .
- This brings true intercession. . .
- This brings true spiritual warfare. . .
- This will bring the answer to all our prayers!
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