The Place Where Revival Begins
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me….Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Psalm 51: 10, 13
I like the following quote concerning revival: “Revival is the church falling in love with Jesus all over again.” What a fantastic definition! David had just sinned, committing adultery with one of his soldier’s wife, attempted to cover it up, and then set up Uriah to be killed in battle. He recognizes the need for the sin in his life to be confessed. He also sees the importance of experiencing cleansing from his sin. David confesses his sin, then asks the Lord to clean up his life. Thank the Lord that we can be forgiven our sin because of Jesus Christ! David desired to have a clean, right heart, as he lived before the Lord. We have the same need in our life!
Before David was going to be able to witness and give testimony about his great God, he saw the need to be cleansed. He is having a personal revival – then he is able to teach transgressors the ways of the Lord. Before we will see people saved and the baptismal waters flowing in believer’s baptism, we must see personal revival. We all have loved ones and co-workers or classmates that need the Lord. Before we can effectively share the gospel, we need to be revived ourselves! Fall in love with Jesus all over again. Give up any sin, or uncleanness that is in your life. Be like David and search your heart. David had revival in his heart. The heart is the place where revival begins!
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