If revival is being withheld from us it is because some idol remains still enthroned; because we still insist in placing our reliance in human schemes; because we still refuse to face the unchangeable truth that, 'It is not by might, but by My Spirit.
What is the biggest obstacle to a revival? Answer: Life.
What? Wait a minute! Christianity is all about life. Life is our goal isn’t it? Life comes from God, so how can life be a hindrance to a spiritual revival of God’s spirit working within us? It is because, your life is in the way of the eternal and perfect life which God has for you.
God’s power is under His authority, and you have your own will. As long as you allow your will to live, God cannot control your ways. If you are not under His authority then how can he entrust you with His power? If you do not have the power of God working in your life, how can he use you to bring revival?
We want a revival? We can try to bring about a revival by making elaborate plans. We would organize who will do what, and gather all the materials we think will be necessary. We set the time and bring in great speakers who can preach powerful messages. We have 24 hour prayer going on to prepare the souls of those who attend. Everything is in its place, and everything is absolutely perfect, except for one thing. No one has turned to God for the guidance and power for the Revival. We made all the plans ourselves and trusted in our own strength. We need to rest in God and not in any man. No one allowed God to work in their lives to bring about His power to the revival. God still might work in some people's hearts but not in the powerful manner He truly desires.
There is one question you really need to answer. Is living your life, the way you want, worth the loss of hundreds of souls? Your prayers, your plans and your witness, filled with the power of God as He directs you in the way you should go, could be the difference in the eternal lives of your friends, relatives and in the lives of anyone who meets you. Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for others? Is the loss of your life, your will, worth giving if it means gaining eternal life for even one other person?
Are you willing to be Christ to those around you? Are you willing to fulfill Luke 9:23 in your life? “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
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