I hope this message finds you doing well and growing in your faith. As we navigate the ups and downs of life together, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on something that's been on my mind lately: revival. You know how sometimes we can feel like we're just going through the motions, and our relationship with God starts to feel stale? Yeah, I've been there too. I've come to realize that revival is not just a feeling or an experience - it's a choice we make every day.
It's a choice to seek God with all our hearts, minds, and souls. It's a choice to humble ourselves before Him and ask for His guidance and direction. It's a choice to turn away from our own desires and ambitions and seek His will for our lives. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says:
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
What does that look like in practical terms? For me, it means making time for prayer and Bible study every day. It means seeking God's presence in the midst of chaos and craziness. And it means being honest with God about our struggles and doubts. It means confessing our sins and asking for forgiveness. It means being willing to surrender our plans and dreams to Him, even when they seem impossible or uncertain. And it means trusting Him to work all things together for our good, even when we don't understand what's going on.
Think of it like a garden that's gone dry and barren. We're like that garden - parched and worn out. But when we cry out to God for His presence, He comes pouring down like a refreshing rain, reviving us and making us whole again. It's a beautiful thing, friends! The psalmist wrote, "He makes everything new”. And isn't that amazing? That with one word from God, He can make everything new again.
So, I want to encourage you to make time for God every day. Set aside a quiet moment each morning to read your Bible and pray. Ask Him to fill you with His Spirit and guide you through the day. Ask Him to give you wisdom and discernment as you navigate the challenges of life. And when you're struggling or feeling overwhelmed, don't be afraid to cry out to Him.
Remember, revival is not just for some spiritual giants or super-saints - it's for anyone who's willing to cry out to God and seek His presence. So, let's do this thing together! Let's rise up as one body of believers and seek God with all our hearts.
May God bless you richly as you seek Him! May He meet you at the point of your need today, tomorrow, and every day ahead.
Sincerely, David Peñate
