Jesus used natural principles to teach spiritual truths (1 Cor. 15:46). We do the same to communicate what has to happen before revival can be expected.
When Can a Farmer Expect a Crop?
- They must first prepare their fields—remove rocks, trees, brush.
- Plow the field and prepare the soil.
- Plant the seeds & fertilize.
When Can the Church Expect a Revival?
- We must turn from sinful behavior that is creating obstacles for spiritual development.
- We must clear the field of our hearts, removing inner attitudes that are offensive to God.
- We must plant God’s word and apply prayer for the word to grow.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON GOD FOR THE RAIN, but he is waiting on us to prepare the fields. The rains accomplish nothing if the fields are not first prepared.
