RE - again VIVE - life
Life again. This would suggest that life had once been but at some point was lost or had waned or maybe even swooned would be a better word. I'm sure many of us have experienced times of waning in our earthly relationships but also in our heavenly relationship. I have been in such a place and I know the feelings of loneliness, frustration, defeat and indifference. These feelings are real and only come from a broken relationship, one that is in need of "life again".
Are you ready for some good news? Acts 3:19 gives us the prescription for revival...."Therefore repent and turn back, that your sins may be wiped out so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
If you're like me, I don't believe I have ever before heard this verse quoted in a "revival service". In times past, revival was a series of meetings where the gospel was proclaimed and the primary focus was evangelism. If we take this verse and understand its' context we will find that revival is for BELIEVERS, CHRIST FOLLOWERS, SAINTS! Those who are alive in Christ. I am experiencing revival. It has happened over a period of time and it came when I followed the prescription....when I read the instructions and was OBEDIENT. I will share more of what Christ has done in due time. But, I did want to re-connect with everyone before life begins it's descent back to normal. I'm so excited about what God is doing.......in me and in the life of HBC!
