2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
In this passage we are given the requirements for God hearing and healing a wicked nation. It is not when the nation cleans up its act, but when the people of God clean up their act. We talk about revival, but today I want us to take some time and analyze what is involved in it. Revival is not turned on and off like a water faucet. There are requirements that must be met.
Back in 1863, William P. Mackey wrote the words to this week’s hymn, “Revive Us Again!” Listen with your heart.
We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus Who died,
And is now gone above.Refrain:
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain.Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast brought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.
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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil