2026 08 23 Revival in our Day

Main message: Revival begins when God's people remember his past faithfulness, admit their need, and pray passionately — trusting that true revival may include painful judgment but will display God's mercy and restoration.

Key points:

• Revival starts by remembering "the good old days" — stories of God's past deeds (e.g., Exodus/Red Sea, testimonies) build faith that God can act again.
• Revival begins when we admit our helplessness and need for God personally and corporately.
• Revival requires impassioned, heartfelt prayer (the shiganoth prayer) both privately and together; Acts 4's corporate prayer is given as an example.
• Revival is not the absence of God's judgment but the presence of mercy; God's wrath can be an expression of love that leads to repentance and healing (Habakkuk's context, Jesus cleansing the temple).

Scriptures mentioned: Habakkuk 3:1-2, Habakkuk 1:3-4, Acts 4 (esp. v.31), Exodus (Red Sea), accounts of Jesus cleansing the temple (Gospels)