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Prescription for Revival
Devotion: Lessons On Living
Scripture References:
2 Chronicles 7:14
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Title: Prescription for Revival
Author: Woodrow Kroll
2 Chronicles 7:14
"If My people who are called by My name will
humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal
their land."
Prescription for Revival
Richard Owen Roberts observed, "There is a sense
in which revival is like a prairie fire ignited
by a bolt of lightning from the heavens. Without
organization, advertising or even sometimes human
leadership, revivals have altered the hearts of
men, the social attitudes of millions and the
destinies of nations." Revival is the heartfelt
prayer of many of us, and God’s Word gives the
only prescription for revival. We don’t just have
to wait passively; we can actively be a part of
the process.
When Solomon concluded the dedication of the
temple, the Lord appeared to him. The king knew
that his people would be pulled away from the
Lord at various times, and he wanted some
assurance that God would not give up on them. In
answer to his prayers, God assured Solomon that
even in times when He would bring hard judgment
on Israel because of her sin, revival would still
be possible, but it must begin with God’s people.
Furthermore, His people must meet certain
requirements. Only then would God forgive and
restore.
The same is true today. Instead of the nation of
Israel, however, it is now the church that needs
revived. Yet the standards are still the same.
First we need a spirit of humility. Pride will
block any attempt at revival. Then we must commit
to praying and seeking God’s face. Our priorities
must change to put an emphasis on communicating
with God in both confession and fellowship. But
the prescription is not complete until we turn
from our sins. When we’re willing to change our
behavior as well as our attitude, God promises to
cleanse and renew us.
If you know Christ as your Savior, apply the
steps from this verse to your life. Humbly seek
the Lord in prayer; put away your sins and
experience a new beginning with God. You don’t
have to wait for a national revival to experience
personal revival.
Revival has to begin with someone; let it be you.
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Devotion: Lessons On Living
Scripture References:
2 Chronicles 7:14
Do you enjoy this devotional? Send it on to a friend!
____________________________________________________________
Title: Prescription for Revival
Author: Woodrow Kroll
2 Chronicles 7:14
"If My people who are called by My name will
humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal
their land."
Prescription for Revival
Richard Owen Roberts observed, "There is a sense
in which revival is like a prairie fire ignited
by a bolt of lightning from the heavens. Without
organization, advertising or even sometimes human
leadership, revivals have altered the hearts of
men, the social attitudes of millions and the
destinies of nations." Revival is the heartfelt
prayer of many of us, and God’s Word gives the
only prescription for revival. We don’t just have
to wait passively; we can actively be a part of
the process.
When Solomon concluded the dedication of the
temple, the Lord appeared to him. The king knew
that his people would be pulled away from the
Lord at various times, and he wanted some
assurance that God would not give up on them. In
answer to his prayers, God assured Solomon that
even in times when He would bring hard judgment
on Israel because of her sin, revival would still
be possible, but it must begin with God’s people.
Furthermore, His people must meet certain
requirements. Only then would God forgive and
restore.
The same is true today. Instead of the nation of
Israel, however, it is now the church that needs
revived. Yet the standards are still the same.
First we need a spirit of humility. Pride will
block any attempt at revival. Then we must commit
to praying and seeking God’s face. Our priorities
must change to put an emphasis on communicating
with God in both confession and fellowship. But
the prescription is not complete until we turn
from our sins. When we’re willing to change our
behavior as well as our attitude, God promises to
cleanse and renew us.
If you know Christ as your Savior, apply the
steps from this verse to your life. Humbly seek
the Lord in prayer; put away your sins and
experience a new beginning with God. You don’t
have to wait for a national revival to experience
personal revival.
Revival has to begin with someone; let it be you.
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