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No such thing. Some tend to believe that revival hits a church, or a city, or
even a nation totally by surprise. Yes, it can be construed as a
breakthrough...but unaware? Only to outsiders!
The way it happens - the details and some particulars of each and every revival
might come as a surprise - but there is no such a thing as a revival that was
totally unexpected. If anybody dare say that some revival in history just
happened when nobody at all was expecting it, then they will have to say also
that those who were praying for a move of God did not believe that God would
really answer their prayers.
Nobody Should Expect A Harvest Without Sowing First
Randy Clark was used of God to spark a move of God in Toronto; however, long
before that night, the church was praying - they had been praying, seeking God's
face, tilling the ground, and sowing - and many tears of hunger and desperation
watered the planting until at the right time God sent His vessel.
In 1904 a revival, that some consider to have been the greatest ever, hit Wales.
Evan Roberts was the instrument God used to spark it. There was a great harvest
of souls, in the line of about 100,000 souls. But this was not unexpected. The
intensity of what happened still marvels us, but nobody can say it was
unexpected, for there were many places that I would call pockets of prayer where
Christians were crying out for God to move in their nation. Evan Roberts was one
of them who actually prayed for 100,000 souls! And God answered.
The Apostles Had No Idea What Would Happen!
Back to the book
of Acts, the disciples did not have in mind any past revivals to learn from.
Everything was new to them. They did not know exactly what was going to happen.
They did not know what, or when, or how it was going to happen, but they were
together; they were praying; they were waiting. They were surely surprised -
they must have been because of all the wonderful things that happened when the
Holy Spirit came. Surprised, yes. Unaware? No sir - they were prepared.
Waiting to God. Yes sir, that's it.
They were not about their business. They did not go home to wait, while
comfortably sleeping in their own beds. They were not about planning strategies
or programs. They were not even about revival!
They were waiting to God.
He
was found standing in a puddle of his own tears...
In the fifties, Tommy Hick an American evangelist was used by God to spark a
revival in Argentina. Unexpected? For many people, yes, it was unexpected. But
for the students at the Bible College that had suspended their classes and were
spending their time in prayer 24 hours a day, no sir for them it was not
unexpected. One of those students was found one day facing a wall, standing in a
puddle of his own tears as he prayed for the nation.
Revival unaware? No such thing.
We should not expect any Randy Clark, or Evan Roberts, or Carlos Anacondia, or
any other anointed servant to come and start a harvest where we have not
bothered to sow.
by Conrad Lampan
Center for Revival Studies
Wales - Argentina - USA
http://www.revivalstudies.org/
crs@revivalstudies.org
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"Transformed!"
10 Principles for Sustaining Genuine Revival
by Alistair P. Petrie
$14.99 |
Do you long for revival in your life, your church, your
community and beyond? Have you ever wondered why revivals have come to
particular areas with such wonders and passion...and then seemed to melt away?
In Transformed! Alistair Petrie offers insight and answers to
those questions. He examines the critical factors behind what makes revival
happen and what causes it to endure. His ten principles explain such vital
topics as:
- the importance of persevering leaders and prevailing prayer
- the problem of recurring sin
- relational unity within the body of believers
- safeguarding transformation into the next generation
If you want to see enduring transformation that spreads throughout your church,
community and nation, this enlightening and engaging book will give you the
tools you need.
"Alistair Petrie has provided us with a foundational and cutting-edge book on
how to steward God's presence in revival. Transformed! clearly
reveals the privilege and responsibility God places on His people to birth and
sustain revival in the land. It will challenge and encourage you to assume your
place in the destiny of your city and nation." - Jean Steffenson, president,
Native American Resource Network
"We often question why revivals come and go. This book is the result of vast
research to answer that question. Alistair Petrie delves into historic and
modern transcultural revivals as well as the Scriptures to present the reader
with the answer. I highly recommend this book for all those who are not
satisfied with times of revival, but desire to see the Lord penetrate society,
transforming its very structure." - Dr. Ruth J. Ruibal, pastor, international
conference speaker, and author
"Alistair Petrie has done what few have--given us a comprehensive strategy
grounded in timeless principles designed to help us walk in a perpetual state of
genuine revival. Like a master weaver he threads together key strands of truth
that, when viewed as a whole, present us with a tapestry of dynamic spiritual
life and successful mission. Passionate prayer, humble leadership, the pursuit
of unity, even the vital--and often neglected--concept of dealing with root sins
that for generations have defiled the very land on which we live, all are
stitched together in brilliant interplay. This book is a manual for living in
sustained encounter with God's presence to which we will need to refer again and
again." -Steve Fry, president, Messenger Fellowship, author of Rekindled
Flame
"Transformed! transmutes lessons learned from the agonies of moves
of God truncated in past times into initiatives, in order to more wisely steward
the precious oil of renewal when it flows. Petrie gleans for us the errors of
revivals past and shares viable correctives for what we long for God to do in
here-and-now cities and nations. One thing was clear to me in this read--that
the Spirit of God is appointing and anointing leaders, prayer warriors, and men
and women in the marketplace, putting in place an infrastructure of spiritual
leadership that is geo-specific. Alistair shares with those bringing about new
wineskins of God's presence vital instruction on how to preserve the fullness of
the life of Jesus poured out in special seasons of visitation. May this book be
in great demand and jump off the shelves in the days ahead." - Tom White,
Frontline Ministries
"Alistair Petrie's new book is about revival, full of carefully researched
wisdom and based on a wealth of priceless experience. Every church leader should
read it--not just to learn about revival, but to understand the prevailing
conditions that are necessary for a local fellowship to become and remain a
'normal' Christian church, alive and fulfilling the purposes of God,
irrespective of time or circumstance." - Peter Horrobin, international
director, Ellel Ministries International
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"The River of God"
Moving in the
Flow of God's Plan for Revival
by Dutch Sheets
$13.99 |
LET THE RIVER FLOW!
The River is being released and will, in its fullness, result in the Greatest
Harvest the earth has ever known! It will be Glorious!
What started as a trickle, God is turning into a mighty flood, bringing
refreshment and vitality to all who immerse themselves in His glorious love. If
you have yet to experience this unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit, or
don't know how to jump into the water, this book will touch your heart and point
you in the right direction.
With powerful insight into the theme of water that runs through the Bible,
Pastor Dutch Sheets shows what a person - and a church - can do to experience
the rising current of renewal and revival.
"The River of God is one of the most important books about revival
I have yet seen." - C. Peter Wagner, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary
"Revival - a word that has stirred curiosity, controversy, excitement and
anticipation in God's people in this hour. With clarity, depth and passion,
Dutch Sheets once again unfolds balanced scriptural truths that will bring
understanding to this vital move of God's Spirit." - Jane Hansen,
President/CEO, Aglow International
"I am encouraged by The River of God. Dutch Sheets is not just a
visionary, but one who is also committed to doing the work. His books contain
more than vision - they are also practical." - Rick Joyner, Executive
Director, Morningstar Ministries
"The River of God will change you forever." - Cindy Jacobs,
Co-founder, Generals of Intercession
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"Bright and Shining Revival"
An Account of the Hebrides Revival 1948-52
by Kathie Walters
$6.00 |
The Hebrides Islands are a small group of islands off the coast
of Scotland. A group of seven men began to meet and pray in an old barn on the
side of the road, three times a week. They had a great concern for the young
people and were distressed over the deadness of the church.
Read what happened when God stepped down from heaven and answered their prayers.
Towns and villages were transformed as God descended upon the islands in mighty
power.
God's Spirit came upon men and women and lives were changed as sinners came
under great conviction of the spirit.
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Set in the context of forty days of fasting and prayer,
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you. All over the world the cry for revival is becoming increasingly pronounced.
Hundreds of thousands are humbling themselves in fasting in order to seek God's
face for revival.
In an effort to help those who are alone, or those who cannot always make it to
a dynamic worship and prayer meeting, Hear Our Cry was created.
Recorded live at New Life Vineyard in the midst of forty days of prayer and
fasting for revival, Hear Our Cry captures worship and
intercession as we do it. Spiced with congregational prayers and led by prayer
leader Wesley Campbell, this recording is both worshipful as well as militant.
It has been produced specifically so that you could join in. Therefore, "Cry
aloud, spare not, and lift up your voice like a trumpet..." and experience,
Hear Our Cry.
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