“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10–11, ESV)
(Please note that for the next few days I may not be able to connect with the internet. I will get back on revival by discussing 5 key reasons that revival tarries.)
Christ came to make it possible for people to experience abundant life. What does this abundant life look like? While there is much to say about it, consider these virtues of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. A person who is experiencing abundant life will display these virtues of Christ likeness. Moreover, this is not just for individuals. Churches need revival too, just like the church in Ephesus did (Revelation 2:4).
This renewal does not come through legalistic obedience to some set of rules. It come through the experiencing the fullness of Christ living in us by His Spirit. Every day when we awake let us seek to experience spiritual renewal in our lives.
Renewing the Heart 