As a member of the Body of Christ, one is expected to constantly check one’s life to determine whether the closeness to God is still intact, and if it is discovered that there is/are area(s) where one has fallen short, then, Revival is needed, through prayers and renewal of commitment(s) to the Almighty God.
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| Revival: A Ministry of the Holy Spirit |
Even in the Church, Revival is seriously needed as some Churches practise false religion consciously or unconsciously. This simply means, some Churches in this present day are being run the way God frowns at.
I’ll buttress, some Churches have either added or removed from the Word of God, which is supposed to be preached/taught as it is. And this is to satisfy personal interests.
Any church in this kind of situation needs Revival immediately because redemption which is the ultimate reason for the creation of the church is defeated.
So, the church should look up to Jesus Christ, in Him is our hope for redemption, and not false religion, through which our closeness to Jesus Christ is shattered.
Psalm 130:7-8 says, “Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all iniquities.”
Memory Verse: Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” This means that only when one is broken that the LORD can come into one’s life and put things that are scattered in order.
Texts: Read Luke 9:23, Psalm 51:17, John 12:24. These Bible scriptures will definitely boost our understanding of what it means to be broken.
Introduction: The need for divine power and fire in one’s spiritual life or to become productive instruments in God’s hand comes with requirements. It is God’s desire to see us wield His power and fire when the time arises as well as represent Him wherever we find ourselves, however, certain unwanted lifestyles are to be weeded out of our lives, this is that point of turn around – the path to Brokennness, which brings about Revival and draws God nigh to us.
Many Christians are powerless spiritually and this makes them to be easily ravaged by satanic attacks, because a lot of christians are seeking for spiritual power without Brokenness. Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou Wilt not despise.”
Sometimes, there might be experiences of pain and humiliation, James 1:2 says, “My brethren, count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptations;”, nevertheless, it is the only way to spiritual power.
Don’t give way to deceit or lies, there is no short cut to receiving spiritual power. To enter into a strong relationship with the Almighty God, we need to let go of the “flesh”. Galatians 2:20 says, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Love, peace, goodness must replace jealousy, malice, anger. I-am-always-correct kind of attitude, boastfulness, selfishness, drunkenness and so on must be shown the way out of our lives.
You want to know God’s interest in our lives? Alright, this is it – He wants to break us and remould us for His use and purpose. People who will readily declare Lord, here I am.
The truth is, if we allow self to continue to control everything about our lives, then, God can do little or nothing with us.
Meaning of Brokenness
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| Brokenness – Permitting unconstrained access for the Holy Spirit in every nook and cranny of our lives. Romans 8:14 |
- Submitting oneself to the hammer of the Almighty God. Jeremiah 23:29
- Permitting unconstrained access for the Holy Spirit in every nook and cranny of our lives. Romans 8:14
- Being sacrificial or selfless. Romans 12:1
- Saying NO to old worldly habits. Romans 6:6
- Being dead to self. Galatians 2:20
- Living the life of Jesus Christ on earth. Philippians 1:20
- Maintaining peace. Hebrews 12:14
Misconception about Brokenness
- Stupidity: Some people who lack spiritual understanding are of the belief that Brokenness means being stupid, this is a big lie!
- Weakness: Some people who lack spiritual understanding are of the belief that Brokenness means being weak, another big lie!
- Cowardice: Some people who lack spiritual understanding are of the belief that Brokenness means being a coward, another big lie!
Characteristics of Brokennness
- A life dead to pride. 1 Peter 5:5
- A life that says NO to worldly activities or lifestyles. Galatians 6:14
- A life dead to self. Luke 9:23
- A life of perseverance.
- A life of understanding and tolerance.
- A life that is offered as a sacrifice on the altar of God. Romans 12:1
- A life that allows the leading of the Spirit of God. Romans 8:14
- A life of patience. James 1:2
The Path of Brokenness
- The path of true salvation.
- The path of humility. Philippians 2:8
- The path of absolute surrender. 2 Corinthians 3:5
- The path of holiness. Hebrews 12:14
- The path of obedience. Hebrews 5:8
- The path of Faith. Hebrews 11:6
The Price of Brokenness
- Follow Jesus Christ. Luke 9:23
- Self-denial. Matthew 16:24
- Carry your cross. Galatians 2:20
Reasons for Brokenness
- For a Christ-like life
- For personal revival
- For spiritual power
- Forbearing – living a restrained life
- To be a useful tool in God’s hand
- For divine counsel
- For holiness
- For huge spiritual growth
Benefits of Brokenness
- Fear of God naturally. Psalm 89:7
- Access to divine inheritance. Colossians 3:24
- A life full of signs and wonders.
- Divine protection
- Growth in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
- Access to divine secrets. Psalm 25:14
- Endless manifestation of the power of God.
Indications of Unbrokenness
- Anger
- Sin
- Malice
- Immorality
- Lies
- Manipulations
Men who walked the path of Brokenness
- Isaiah
- Abraham
- David
- Jesus Christ (our Lord and Saviour)
- Paul
- Samuel you
- Peter
- Daniel
Conclusion: In the absence of Brokenness, it will be difficult for a man to walk peaceably with God. However, with Brokenness, a man draws God very close to himself.
Prayer Point: Lord, break me and remould me to Your taste, In Jesus, name.
Feel free to share this Truth. The Word of God is nothing but the Truth, and only the Truth can set us free!
