PAUL DAUGHERTY | REVIVAL NIGHTS 3

Main message: The Transfiguration (Matthew 17) shows that mountaintop encounters with God are meant to revive and equip us, not be permanent retreats — we must carry that fire into the valley and into mission. Revival is tested by what you do with the fire after the meeting ends.

Key points:

• The mountain (Matthew 17 transfiguration) is for encountering God and being refired, but it is not the mission — you must come down and serve.
• The disciples were empowered on the mountain so they could respond to real needs in the valley (the father with the epileptic/possessed son).
• Revival is not primarily feelings, trends, or events; its fruit is measured by whether you keep and carry the fire afterward.
• Maintain the fire by surrender (give God your “shoes”), spiritual disciplines (fasting, prayer, hunger for the Word), and removing what hinders you (bring sins/hurts to the fire).
• When the crowd and signs are gone it may be “just Jesus” and you — that is the test: will you keep worshiping, resisting temptation, and sharing the gospel?

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 17, Isaiah 6:8, Acts 2