Preparing For The Gathering 2 Chronicles 7:10-15 (NIV)
Introduction: Definitions of Revival “If My People….” = Israel in the Biblical text = The Church (“The Bride of Christ”)
Introduction: Requirements of Revival: Humble Themselves Pray Seek God’s Face Turn (repent) From wicked ways (sinful nature)
Introduction: God’s Promise for Redemption/Revival: Hear from Heaven Forgive their Sin Heal their Land God’s Condition is our Humility:
Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement 1 Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement God hates pride – Pride is the opposite of humility
Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement 1 Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement Pride harms us individually it brings destruction – Proverbs 16:18-19 it brings shame – Proverbs 11:2 It leaves little hope for improvement – Proverbs 26:12 it causes us to forget God – Psalm 10:4
Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement 1 Pride hinders genuine revival and brings God’s judgement God corrects the proud He brings us low – Proverbs 29:23 He resists the proud – James 4:6-10 Pride makes us Blind to our own Spiritual Condition - Revelation 3:14-17
The Results of Heartfelt Humility 2 The Results of Heartfelt Humility God’s Grace – Proverbs 3:33-34 God’s Forgiveness – Proverbs 28:13-14 God’s Blessing – 1 Peter 5:5-7 God’s Ear – Psalm 10:17-18
What will you do about your pride? 3 What will you do about your pride? Humility is the key to revival… if we do not humble ourselves before God and recognize our neediness before Him, we will not: Pray Seek His Face Turn from our own ways
Application “Revival is like remodeling your house; it takes longer than you hoped, costs more than you planned, and makes a bigger mess than you ever thought possible… But, it’s worth it in the end!”
Preparing For The Gathering 2 Chronicles 7:10-15 (NIV)