DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, November 20, 2012
REVIVAL!
Though I walk in the midst of
trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the
wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138:7
So often we wait for a change
to come, not knowing when it will arrive.
Like Simeon and Anna steadfast in the temple awaiting the birth of
Christ, so we wait ,and have waited for revival.
Revival often comes in the midst of trouble, as our enemies pursue,
determined to destroy our peace. But like
the birth of Christ, revival is worth the wait... because it is so sweet and immeasurably wonderful. I have noticed that God often uses babies to establish
revival. Just when things couldn’t get
any worse…”It’s a boy!” That is how it
has been for me. The last eighteen
months have been full of revival as I have had the unbelievable pleasure of
being Mom to Samuel. He is a toddler
now, full of energy and newness of life.
His laughter is more majestic than any symphony, and his smile is to
live for. What an amazing God!
God wants to bring you to
revival--maybe not a baby, but definitely newness of life. Wait for it.
Expect it.
Today, let us praise God for
revival, and let us stay—expecting!
