Preparing for Revival. Overview

By Dale Weckbacher

Matthew 28:19-20

 Go, therefore, and make disciples of^[e] all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember,^[f]I am with you always,^[g] to the end of the age.”

(CSB)

Billy Graham, a great man of God with a passion for revival went home to be with the Lord this year.  While we will miss him, his vision for revival must live on through willing servants of Christ.  As Jesus stated in Matthew 9:37, there is much work to do and few workers to do the work.  Over the next four Saturdays we will be looking at how we can prepare to be workers in the much-needed revival in our world.  Before we begin, however, take a moment to watch this video from the Christian Band Third Day as it captures the heart of revival that must be stirred up on our world. 

As the lyrics of the song remind us this revival will not be as a result of electing the right politician or even the result of our work but a move of the Holy Spirit.  However, those volunteering to take part in the revival must prepare themselves for the work ahead which will be the focus of the next four Saturday postings.  During these four weeks we will look at how we, the people of God must,

1)      Know our identity in Christ

2)      Know the enemy

3)      Know their weapons

4)      Know how to engage

Please take time prior to next Saturday to prepare your heart to receive what God has for us and pray for me as I prepare the study.  Also pray for those needing Christ in their lives for our prayers are effective (James 5:16).  Even though not everyone will receive salvation through accepting Jesus as their Savior, God wants all to be saved (2 Peter 3:9).  As disciples of Christ, our job is to prepare ourselves for the work and offer the Gospel message to everyone God places in our lives.