How can we seek revival as described in Psalm 85:6 in our lives? Text Focus “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6) Why Revival Matters Today • Revival restores joy (“that Your people may rejoice in You”). • Revival repairs fellowship with God (Psalm 51:12). • Revival readies us for fruitful service (John 15:5). Step 1 – Confront the Need • Acknowledge spiritual dryness instead of excusing it (Revelation 3:17). • Measure life by Scripture, not by culture’s standards (Psalm 119:105). Step 2 – Cry Out to God • Pray Psalm 85:6 personally and specifically. • Lay hold of the promise: “And My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) Step 3 – Repent and Return • Turn from known sin; name it, forsake it, leave it (Proverbs 28:13). • “Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19) Step 4 – Receive a Fresh Filling • Ask the Spirit to take full control (Ephesians 5:18). • Believe Jesus’ invitation: “Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” (John 7:38) Step 5 – Restore Worship and Joy • Sing, give thanks, and celebrate His goodness (Psalm 95:1–3). • Let worship move from duty to delight (Psalm 37:4). Step 6 – Remain Saturated in the Word Practical ideas: – Read a Psalm aloud each morning. – Memorize promises that rekindle hope (Psalm 119:50). – Journal insights; obey the first thing God shows you. Step 7 – Rally with God’s People • “And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together….” (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Small-group confession and accountability keep revival flames burning. Step 8 – Reach Out in Obedience • Share the gospel; revived hearts overflow (Romans 10:14-15). • Serve the needy; love in action authenticates the message (James 2:15-17). Signs Revival Is Taking Root • A heightened love for Christ and His Word. • Quick, humble repentance when sin is uncovered. • Growing unity in the body (Acts 2:46-47). • Evident fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). • Persistent, joy-filled prayer (Colossians 4:2). Living in Daily Expectancy Cultivate a posture of continual dependence: 1. Start each day surrendering to the Spirit’s lead. 2. Keep short accounts—confess immediately. 3. Celebrate every answered prayer as proof God still revives. Revival is not a one-time event but an ongoing experience of God’s life poured into ours, so that we consistently “rejoice in Him.” |
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