The church collectively prays ad nauseum, “Your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) And rightly so. Jesus said these words, teaching the disciples how to pray. So millions of Christians all over the world have prayed for centuries. That is unity. People called by His name agree on one thing. But, do they agree in purpose, or do they simply agree that these are beautiful words to say?
Do they agree that what He wants should be done? There are no angels in Heaven who decline to do the will of the Almighty. There are no beings around the throne who refuse their duty and privilege to praise Him. They are sensitive and aware of what God wills, and they happily do it.
This is revival. God’s people, awakened in the Spirit, suddenly have far more concern about WHAT GOD WILLS them to do.
Do what Jesus asks of you regarding issues of character and mission.
Read Matthew 5 and be inspired by the challenge of Jesus: Be humble, receive comfort, be kind, forgiving and gentle with others. Hunger and thirst for what He says is good. Forgive the ones you haven’t forgiven and begin to pray for them. Take on God’s love and compassion and most of all HOPE.
The first territory Jesus wants to conquer for His kingdom is your heart. You will never see your relationships affected by God’s power. You will only be the influence for good that He wants you to be if your heart surrenders to Jesus and His ways. Forgiveness, love, mercy, and kindness. These are the powerful weapons that will convince the world of Jesus’ love.
Set about to discover His mission for you. Have you considered your mission a random string of good deeds or embracing opportunities for service as you come across them? Aspire to more. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 ESV). God created you and gifted you with purpose, to be equipped to do particular works for His kingdom.
When God’s people pray that HIS WILL BE DONE, and fervently work to discover and do what God wants, both in issues of the inner man and life choices, there will be revival.
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