Times of Refreshing

Psalm 85:6, “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?” (NKJV) (Emphasis Added) I would like to take a moment and focus on the word “revive.”

This word in the Hebrew language opens up an insight into the Word of God. I would like to mention a few of them in this message. The word revive reveals this truth to us. The primary root word means “to live.” Jesus said that He came for us to enjoy the “abundant life (fullness of life). Each of us needs to understand that there are times in which God desires to breathe a “breath of fresh air” into our lives on this journey of life. This word also reveals this meaning; “preserve, quicken, repair, restore (to life), be whole.” I truly believe that each of us could find ourselves needing these additional meanings of the word “revive” to come alive to us.

I am truly convinced that God desires to awaken the church in this day and time. We are in need of the “quickening” power of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. This is a day of spiritual warfare in which the enemy seeks to overwhelm us with the “cares of life.” Many of us are facing unique circumstances in our lives in which we may need some “spiritual, physical, emotional and even financial restoration.” I also believe that God desires for the church be “made whole” as we continue to minister in the 21^st century. This is not the time for believers to be “sick or injured.” This is not the time for believers to be “weary or worn down.” This is day of the REVIVING POWER OF GOD to be poured out on the family of God. The time for REFRESHING, RENEWAL, and REVIVING is KNOCKING AT THE DOOR!!

Who will join me in the answering the knock at the door? Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I (Jesus) stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” (NKJV) (Emphasis Added)

Let me say it is this way. It will take more than just placing our hand on the knob on the door. We must be willing to turn the knob as well as touch the door knob. Our response to God will require more than just the use of “religious words and phrases.” Our response to God will require the “release of our faith, trust, and surrender.” I truly desire to make the correct decision in this critical time in the history of humanity. I would like to encourage you to make the correct decision regarding your relationship with God. This is not the time to grow cold, indifferent, lackadaisical, and unconcerned when it comes to our relationship with our Heavenly Father!!!