
As I reflect on my teenage years, I recall a song that deeply inspired me:
"I shall have what I decree,
Yes! I believe it belongs to me,
Yes, I'm going to speak into the atmosphere."
However, as I grew into adulthood, I realized that serving God extends far beyond singing in the choir. It demands consistent spiritual awakening, a deepening love for Christ, and a hunger for more of His presence.
The Need for Spiritual Awakening
There is a critical need for consistent spiritual awakening; this cannot be overemphasized. We must deepen our love for Christ and His Word, stir up a hunger to know Him, and cast down the blinding spirit that prevents people from recognizing God’s love and His desire to commune with us daily This awakening will enable us to glory in living—living in the world but not of the world.
This is not just a spiritual exercise but an awakening; it is an outpouring of God’s grace and power, a revival in Christianity (Ephesians 5:14).
What Is Revival and Where Do We Find It?
- Awakening to Our Callings: An awakening to our assignments, our calls, and our dreams; to pick up the mantle of prophets, writers, ministers, and government officials who positively impact the world.
- Global Revival: God, through the Holy Spirit, is stirring up a revival in Nigeria and worldwide, shaping governments, marketplaces, and every sphere (Ephesians 5:14). This movement will leave a lasting impact, just like the 1725-1742 revival in the USA.
- A Call for Generations: This revival is a call for this generation and generations to come; it will not be renounced until we take Jesus into every aspect of life—our offices, marketplaces, and governments.
The Challenges of Proclaiming Christ
We are in a generation where people are often ashamed to proclaim Christ—ashamed of how their friends will perceive them, even hesitant to say, "Jesus loves you." They forget the command to seek first the Kingdom of God. They need miracles but do not want the miracle worker. They need healing but don’t seek the healer.
God is looking for men and women who will be swords, tearing down the devices of the enemy on the earth (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) across every social platform. Take Jesus there.
A Call to Awaken
Awake! The darker and more wicked the world becomes, the higher the price we must pay for change.
Awake! God desires that we find rest; His Word says, “Come, ye who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”
Rest from the troubles of this world.
Rest from challenges.
Rest from sickness.
Rest from dysfunction.
Rest from shame.
Oh, how ready He is to make us whole! It brings Him great joy to see you happy and at peace.
Revive!
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