Preparing Our Hearts for Revival

Message that I heard last Sun (26th Feb 2012) from a Church nearby my Home:

The Message is entitled: Preparing our Hearts for Revival

Are U prepared for Revival?

(A) Listen Up! God still speaks today. (Luke 3:1-6)

We know who Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Philip, Lysanias, Annas, Caiaphas are, but who was this John (son of Zechariah) preaching in the dessert? It was almost 400 years the people of God have not been hearing from a prophet sent by God and suddenly, out of nowhere came John the Baptist, preaching a Baptism of Repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The Lord speaks through ordinary people who seeks after Him. He can speak through you too if you choose to listen to Him...

God speaks today... Let's listen with our Hearts to hear God's Voice!
1. Do not be Distracted,
2. Do not be too Busy,
3. Do not be Impatient,
4. Do not be Scared to Listen.
BUT take time to listen for God's voice and you will hear from God Himself.



(B) Wise Up! God expects us to Change. (Luke 3:7-14)

When REVIVAL comes, there will be Judgement & the Wrath of God! Those who have Fallen in Sin, STOP continue to Play with Sin, or you will be Caught in Sin. Worse if one insist to continue to Live in Sin...

We need to Repent and be serious in making Jesus as our Lord & Saviour.

To produce the Fruits of Repentance, we NEED to:
1. Share (if you have plenty)
2. Act Justly
3. Do NOT Abuse your Power



(C) Look Up! God is the Focus. (Luke 3:15-17)

Am I a Messenger of God or am I trying to be the King myself?
1. Don't take credit for ourselves and rob God's Glory...
2. Point the People to the Lord Jesus...

The Fundamental Question is shown in our Prayer Life... How much we depend on God...
Whatever we do MUST be for the Lord. It is about God's will be done, His Kingdom come.



(D) Stand Up! God will be resisted. (Luke 3:18-20)

There will be Opposition that stands in the way of what God wants to do... God's Messenger will face challenges & resistance. ALl the more we need to Stand Up in the midst of facing trials & challenges to preach the Message of Repentance, the Gospel of Christ!

Do not be AFRAID of RESISTANCE! Do the Work of God!



REVIVAL is coming... We NEED to:
Listen Up, Wise Up, Look Up & Stand Up!

God still Speaks today;
God expects us to Change;
God is the Focus;

Trust God and Rely on God to overcome the Resistance. Let's prepare our Hearts for REVIVAL!