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Be Revived  

Revival is to bring back to a previous condition from a state of  complacency, passiveness, and lukewarmness. 

Revelation 3:15-17 says, “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.” Here is a heavy emphasis on the need of choosing a side.

While restoration is a necessary part of revival, there is more to being revived than just being restored from a state of emptiness and brokenness. Revival is renewal, restoration and rekindling of the love and power of God in our lives.

Recognizing our freedom in Jesus and our access to supernatural help, council, and power through the Holy Spirit is vital in being effective as His followers. This is the work of the Holy Spirit in us, however, this is preceded by our willingness and participation in the same. Your desire and desperation to experience restoration is a necessity to experience it.

In Revelation 2:4, Jesus rebuked the church at Ephesus for having left its first love. It is very important to continuously revive our love for God and our passion for His mission. This can happen only by exposing ourselves to the knowledge and revelation of His love for us. We love God because He first loved us, and His love for us since the beginning of time is beyond human comprehension.

Before trying to fix fading areas that need attention, by yourself, expose yourself to the awesomeness of God and His love for you, it is the most powerful means to be revived.