Late in 2011, the Lord began revealing to me that we were entering an exciting time. For those who are truly sincere about a closer relationship with Him, there would be released a period of personal revival.
When we in the church think of revival, we think about masses getting saved and, in charismatic circles, being baptized in the Holy Spirit. However, one’s relationship with God is personal and singular in nature. Not to devalue the treasures and relationships we are instructed to develop within the Body of Christ, each of us will stand before the Father one day with only our Advocate—Jesus Christ. He will not ask us how many conferences we attended or even how big our churches were. He will look into the altar of the soul—the heart.
The massive revival that is coming to the Church and reaching the world for Jesus Christ will be one where individuals find the passion for Jesus Christ and burn with the fire of the Lord individually… and in unity with the Word!
Your fire is your responsibility!
A beautiful picture of this is found in Leviticus 6:18:
“The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it. It shall not go out, but the priest shall burn wood on it every morning; and he shall lay out the burnt offering on it….”
We are all priests and kings in the Lord, and just as the Levitical priests were instructed, it was our duty to make sure that we have the wood on the altars of our hearts, to keep the flame alive. The fire “shall not go out.”
Wood always symbolizes the cross, and this passion for the Lord does require sacrifice from us. It requires us to put His desires before our own. Yes, the Lord wants to release the desires of our hearts that He has placed within us, but we are here for His pleasure, not ours. It should bring us great joy when we serve the Lord and worship Him in spirit and in truth.
So many of us, even myself, felt weary coming through 2011. I could list story after story from believer after believer who had to face some kind of testing and adversity.
But I deliver to you a Word of hope… Jesus is alive, and He loves you. He is releasing realms of revival and passion in Him that you have never known before. Get up, and shake yourself from the ashes. Allow the fire of God to burn afresh within you…
For this is the season of personal revival. May your fire always be found burning and never go out! It is up to you. Just cry out to Him, and He will come to you!
#1 by chaplain winston on January 15, 2012 - 7:48 pm
I am one of those you spoke of. 2011 was the difficult year of my life. it ended with a minor heart attact. but i did more prophetic street ministry than i ever did in my life. i had revival on on the streets id love to tell you about.two of my buddies i have studiied with for over 21 years are prophets also, i am a self published author with a fantastic blog. i have reached over 1,800 across the world. it must be God. he told me not to sell it.
#2 by Lisa MsLadi Thomas on January 17, 2012 - 3:17 am
Amen and I’m allowing God to renew me inside and out! My heart seeks after the Lord daily. I desire to be closer to Him and to follow His directions for my life. I’ve been leaning how to listen to His voice. I submit myself unto Him for His purpose and His glory. Lord I seek your guidance and to build a higher spiritual relationship with You!