For a pastor to stand before their congregation and make the statement, “We need a revival!” is a very courageous yet humiliating statement, as it indicates that there is something seriously wrong with that congregation.
To say a congregation needs a revival is to make the statement that a spirit of slumber; a spirit of apathy; a spirit of neglect; a spirit of worldliness; a spirit of selfishness; etc., has been allowed to push the Holy Spirit to the side and has, in His place, taken preeminence in the lives of most of the believers within that congregation.
A true revival means nothing less than a revolution, casting out the spirit of worldliness and selfishness, and making God and His love triumph in the heart and life. – Andrew Murray
A direct parallel to a congregation humbling themselves and making the declaration of their need for revival is the follower of Jesus who is in deep spiritual bondage to food, alcohol, sex, drugs, entertainment, bodily modifications, etc., and they turn and pursue deliverance from that spiritual bondage.
Spiritual Remediation
Regardless of the cause of the spiritual decline of a congregation or individual, a spiritual remedy needs to be applied, as behavior modification (for the individual), or church growth strategies (for a congregation), though helpful, will never address the root issue.
If revival is being withheld from us it is because some idol remains still enthroned; because we still insist in placing our reliance in human schemes; because we still refuse to face the unchangeable truth that, “It is not by might, but by My Spirit.” – Jonathan Goforth
Revival Begins with a Decision
Whether it is an individual or a congregation that is in need of a revival, freedom, and deliverance, it all begins with a decision. It is no different than a person who wants to lose weight. A decision must be made, a plan put into place, and actions taken for the freedom from whatever bondage is in place to be lifted.
As long as we are content to live without revival, we will. – Leonard Ravenhill
HELP IS AVAILABLE
For congregations seeking revival, we are available for consultation and direct actions that will lead to the reviving that is being sought.
For individuals stuck in their relationship with Jesus—not able to make forward progress—or if they are experiencing emotional torment of any kind, they can start their process for personal revival and deliverance now.
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