Powerful Prayers May 15-19
Revival is about God’s Name being exalted with praise and honor given to Him, on earth as it is in heaven. As we understand the awesome power of the One we address in prayer, our faith grows and we begin to pray in a way that moves the hand of God. Powerful prayers are not…
Conviction and Repentance May 8-12
Revival depends on repentance, and repentance requires conviction and confession of sin. God’s people, whether individually or corporately, cannot be revived unless they abandon their attachment to sin. Once the Holy Spirit brings conviction and we wholeheartedly respond by renouncing our offensive ways, revival fire can come and new growth can flourish. Allowing the Holy…
The Scars of a Prisoner May 1-5
When Paul declared that on his body were the marks of Jesus, he referred to the scars that had been left by the scourgings, stonings, vigils, and turmoil Paul endured for the sake of Christ. They showed that he belonged wholly to Christ, his Master. Standing up for Jesus may take us out of our…
The Scars of a Schemer April 24-28
Jacob’s name means deceiver or schemer, and we see that his name rang true by the choices he made. But God, the Redeemer, interceded through a wrestling match and showed Jacob a whole new way to live, under God’s blessing. At the end of the match, God not only gave Jacob a new name, He…
The Scarred Life of a Samaritan Woman April 17-21
A Samaritan woman goes to the well in the heat of the day to avoid running into others who will look on her as a tainted woman. Jesus willingly meets with her, and filled with His acceptance, she runs to others to spread the good news. It must have taken boldness and courage for her…