REVIVAL

Psalm 71: 7, 8

I am as a wonder unto many, but Thou art my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise and with Thy honor all the day.

SIGNS OF A NEED FOR REVIVAL

There are key signs that there is a need for revival, the most vivid of which is the absence of praise. When the assembly goes from praise, to division and bickering, there is a need for revival. Revival does not mean artificial shouts of happiness, it means giving glory to GOD from the heart of worshipers. Joy comes when we rest in the LORD; praise comes when we are filled with joy.

The next sign that there is need for revival is that the assembly has left its "first love" (Revelation 2: 4 ). When the focus of the assembly is on fun and games; trivial matters and shallow reasoning; rather than the LORD GOD and Him only, then the sign of the need for revival is apparent.

If you and your assembly have lost joy and are not praising the LORD; if there is reason to believe that the assembly has left the "first love"; then REPENT NOW AND TURN TO THE LORD. When that fire of the Holy Spirit begins to move, there will be joy unspeakable and praise that resounds to heaven. You will say with the Psalmist, "Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise and with Thy honor all the day."

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE AND BE REVIVED