HOW TO HAVE A PERSONAL REVIVAL – Pt. 6

HOW TO HAVE A PERSONAL REVIVAL – Pt. 6

The last three phases of walking in a personal REVIVAL are available in today’s devotional. E.M. Bounds said that “The men and women who have most fully illustrated Christ in their character and have most powerfully affected the world for HIM, have been those who have spent so much time with HIM as to make it a notable feature of their lives.” That really puts into perspective the power of walking in REVIVAL.

When Christ is own display in our lives there is a DELIBERATE NARROWING OF PERSONAL INTERESTS. By that Dr. Tozer was referring to being so focused on the purpose, passion and plan of the FATHER that the things of this world simply do not receive the attention that they would normally hold in ones life.

The next step in walking in a personal REVIVAL involves WITNESSING to others about the change that has taken place in your life. Here are some pivotal turning points about witnessing for JESUS CHRIST:

· Find something to do for GOD and your fellow man
· Make yourself available to your pastor and do anything you are asked to do
· Do not insist upon a place of leadership
· Take the low place until such time as GOD sees fit to set you in a higher one

These principles need to be revisited in our present society and specifically in the body of CHRIST. Being available, not insisting on being in the spotlight and being willing to serve others are several examples of walking in a personal REVIVAL. These key statements will be actualized in the life of any believer that is hungry for personal REVIVAL in their life.

The last phase of experiencing PERSONAL REVIVAL will involve HAVING FAITH IN GOD. This is more than just acknowledging that there is a GOD, but rather having the FAITH OF GOD to believe HIM for that which seems to be impossible. Dr. Tozer emphasizes this by saying that it is important to “Look up toward the throne where your Advocate is at GOD’S right hand. All heaven is on your side GOD will not disappoint you.” So it is time to look up and draw upon the FAITH of our personal Advocate, JESUS CHRIST.

Matthew 7:14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
2 Corinthians 4:13 – Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I have believed, and therefore have I spoken. We too believe, and therefore we speak.

QUOTE: “Are you living for the things you are praying for?” – Austin Phelps
QUOTE: “He can do all things who prays well. All soul-winners have conquered on their knees. Wherever the secret of prevailing prayer is found, something supernatural will come to pass.” – G. F. Oliver
QUOTE: “God has called us to co-operate with Him in making the Gospel known to our generation.” – J. Stuart Holden

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