Revival

Revival - an abstract word to me.  I did not grow up in church nor was I accustomed to the term "revival" until well after I was transformed by Christ back in 2003.  I hear that it is a term describing an outpouring by the Holy Spirit within an area - whether a city, congregation, or a gathering of any sort. It is when the Holy Spirit just takes over - usually starting with at least one believing individual and sets loose on all around him/her. Mass healing, deliverance, miracles, and an overwhelming repentance and return to the Father is expected. I have found out hat this is not the same as the regular "healing" seminars and broadcasts. I have read about major pain that was cause int he name of "revival" and much money was robbed from the individuals desperate for help by the false preachers and prophets. I am still trying to figure it all out. 


I read in many books and studies written by reputable pastors and leaders about what it's like to be a part of a revival and be in such a vast and dense presence of Him. I would love to be involved in such an event, but honestly I am a little skeptical and scared. Skeptical for the fear of what if this is bogus - but seeing I am not to live in fear I suppose this excuse needs to be resolved. Okay, I resolved it.  Scared - well - I'm scared for what would become afterward. I am scared that I would be a huge part in this revival and even a part of initiating it, then somehow my humanism would take over and I would become full of myself.  Okay - fear based this talk is...(in a Yoda voice) So, to quote this master Jedi - "fear is the path to the dark side."  I get it. Fear of the unknown. Fear of becoming overwhelmed to the point of feeding off of revivals and chasing these events instead of my Father. Fear of seeking the wrong God again.  All of it is fear I suppose. Huh.

Fear is so crippling. It is a scheme which uses very believable and logical points to keep me at bay. Fear lies. Fear tells me it is safer to stay where I am instead of venturing in the paths laid out for me.  Fear stops me from going forward and moving in a new way. Fear has been behind many of my reasons for being dormant.  Not that I see it as fear, like in the previous instance - but I see it as a path to destruction and to be avoided. Most of these "scary" roads and paths have been just the opposite, and it has been the fear which disabled me and placed me at a standstill, and in essence - kept destroying me. Fear has been a weed in my life, appearing as healthy support desk but having no heavenly idea of what's going on or what is about to happen here.  So I ask... what is going to happen here, LORD?

Revival 2012. Where - I dunno. Will I be involved? - I can only hope and expect to be!  Will fear stop me? - Not a chance, when God is for me and Jesus fights on my behalf.  Will I be skeptical and scared anymore? Ummm - no. Will I understand what revival means so I can talk about it with first-hand knowledge and understanding? Ummm - yep.

"Do not be afraid. I am with you." and here is some proof:

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)


Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9


David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished. 1Chronicles 28:20

So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can Man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6)


The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, love and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.  (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again." (Exodus 14:13)


But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God." (Luke 1:30)

and as the name of this blog goes:   "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)