Out of Nazareth: He Came Once, He’s Coming Again.

The humble birth of Jesus remains a miracle to this day.

He came from one of the places where people thought nothing good could come out of—a powerful reminder that God brings beauty out of what seems like nothing. From a place people believed nothing good could come, God raised a King—the One the earth had long awaited.

“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

John 1:46 (NIV)

 Many spoke of His coming and even died without witnessing it.

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off…”
Hebrews 11:13 (NKJV)

 And when He finally came, only a few recognized and acknowledged: "This is the Messiah." 

 Just as He came quietly the first time, He will return again—soon. The question is: Are you counted among His army? The message of repentance is the message of Jesus.

 The Bible says He will come like a thief in the night, and the saints will be taken. Many say, “We’ve heard this all before,” but the truth is: His coming is nearer than ever. We do not need to know the exact time or season. We just need to be ready.

Do not be caught off guard. Mercy is calling out to you today. Let go, and let God take the lead in your life. Don’t be afraid to take that bold step today. Though there are many on this earth, He deals with us personally. Yes—He knows your name and every detail of your life. And he says Come.

Stay revived!

"Faith in the Wilderness"

 

As I read about Jesus fasting for 40 days and nights, I’m struck with awe. He deliberately went into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, not to avoid the enemy, but to confront him and put him in his place.

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”

— Matthew 4:1 (NKJV)

This makes me reflect:

God will never permit what He knows we cannot overcome.

If He allows it, it means He has already equipped us with the strength to defeat it.

Yet often, it’s not the temptation that defeats us—it’s our own greed, lack of faith, and spiritual negligence. These lead us astray and create distance between us and God.

There are times when life feels like a storm—heavy, dark, uncertain.

We pray, but there seems to be no answer.

We ask, “Where is God in all this?”

But Jesus reminds us:

“Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

— Matthew 8:26 (NKJV)

Faith is a key to commanding the supernatural.

The Bible says:

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

— Matthew 17:20 (NIV)

That means we don’t need great faith to see great things—we just need genuine faith, even if it’s small.

But here’s the question:

How do we exercise faith when everything around us says otherwise?

The answer is: We already do.

We sleep at night fully expecting to wake up—and we do.

That’s faith in action.

We just need to redirect that same faith toward God and what we’re believing Him for.

God is not looking for perfect faith.

He’s looking for faith, the 1% of the 1% is enough for Him to work with.

So today, stir up your faith. Even in the wilderness. Even in the storm.

He is near. He sees. He responds.

Stay revived!

What Happens When the Great One Sleeps in Our Boat?

I listened to the story of Jesus sleeping in the boat while His disciples battled a storm in Matthew 8:23-27. I can relate to the disciples, running around in a frenzy, trying to solve the crisis of the storm but only calling out to Jesus as a last resort—once all other options were exhausted. Often, because we fail to call on Him, He simply takes a nap.

When I read the Bible verse, I kept thinking about how Jesus got into the boat with His disciples. How could He go to sleep while all the disciples were awake? The Bible doesn't tell us if He was weary or tired, but it does say:

"Then he got into the boat, and his disciples followed him. A huge storm developed on the lake, with waves crashing into the boat—and Jesus was sound asleep. The disciples went and woke him up, saying, 'Master, save us! We're going down!'"

As a child, whenever my mom would get upset with a neighbor, friend, or colleague, she would say, "I’ll never allow this person into my boat in my next life." My siblings and I would laugh at this. 

The boat doesn't just symbolize a physical entity for transportation; it represents her life. To her, allowing certain people into her boat had brought crises along with them.

With our actions, we often tell Him, "I don't need you to reach my business goals or fix my marital crisis. I’m handling my career expectations just fine. I can run my life perfectly without your help." But then, when a storm arises, we, who have let the Master sleep, start searching for ways to wake Him up.

You might have tried every alternative, but have you called on the sleeping Jesus? He may be sound asleep because we've left Him out for so long. He’s found a comfortable spot, just waiting for us to beckon Him.

In those moments you spend praying and interceding, you are waking up the sleeping Jesus.

Is Jesus asleep in your boat? It's time to wake Him up. No matter how sour the situation has gone, have you tried waking the sleeping Jesus?

Stay Revived!

What It Means to Say "I Am Seeing This Person"? Are you seeing Him?

While listening to my local church pastor during the altar call, I heard the phrase "Jesus wants to see you." In that moment, the Holy Spirit infused those words with life, expanding and resonating deeply in my heart.

As young people, when discussing love interests or friendships, we often say, "I'm seeing this person." When you hear this phrase, what comes to mind? For many, it could mean spending time with someone, getting to know them, hanging out, or even meeting for work or a specific purpose (e.g., "I'm seeing a client"). Others may think of developing a deeper understanding or connection, whether platonic or romantic.

The deeper reality behind these meanings emphasizes that Jesus doesn't just want to see us in a literal sense; He wants to know us intimately and personally.

When we reflect on the statement "Jesus wants to see you," we must ask ourselves: Can He truly see us? There are moments when we might believe His eyes are fixed on us, while our hearts wander elsewhere, perhaps even to another love.

In a relationship, spending quality time together is important to maintain a genuine connection. When was the last time you hung out with Him? When did you last share your life moments, enjoying each other's company? In response, He says, "I stand at the door of your heart; if you hear Me, open the door so I can come in and be with you."

(Revelation 3:20)

The Message (MSG) Bible translation reads: "Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you."

In this relationship, He chooses you and prioritizes you above all else. But does Jesus see you? Or have you, perhaps, stepped away from His heart?

Stay Revived!