One last thought to end this week’s thoughts about repentance and revival. Revive. It means to return to consciousness or life, to become active or flourishing again. You won’t find the word “revival” in Scripture. You will, however, find “revive” in the Old Testament. Hear what God says about this in Isaiah 57:15.
“For this is what the high and lofty One says —
he who lives forever, whose name is holy:
‘I live in a high and holy place,
but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite.’” [NIV]
When we humble ourselves and repent, God promises to abide with us. And He promises to “revive” our spirits and our hearts. The Hebrew word simply means, “to live.” God will bring “life” to us, both individually in Christ Jesus, and corporately as the Bride of Christ – His church.
The promise is there … and as D. L. Moody said, “No promise of God is too good to be true.”
God’s promise is true. God’s promise is ours. Let us humble ourselves and embrace life. Revive us, Lord!
