The title is : Portrait Of A Revival Generation by Pastor Daniel. Enjoy!
Portrait of a Revival Generation Acts 4:13 – 14
Acts 1:9 – 11
Peter and John weren’t old – they were young people
The believers were looking up reminiscing about the good old days… ‘the what ifs and the used to be’ – The historical Jesus vs. the ascended Christ
Stop looking back and start living in the now – for the future
Our faith today will produce a desired future tomorrow – what have you done you’re your measure of faith? All we need is a mustard seed sized faith and we can move a mountain
Sow seeds of destinies today and you will reap a harvest of opportunities tomorrow
God doesn’t just want us to make it to heaven – if you’re walking right with God then heaven will be your ultimate destination
He wants us to bring the atmosphere of heaven down to earth right now – the Lord’s Prayer ‘Your kingdom come… on earth as it is in heaven’
Question – what is the atmosphere of heaven?
Peace Prosperity Health Joy Love
We call that revival!
Revival is when God is sick and tired of being misrepresented that He shows up.
Acts 2:1 – 4
Heaven came to earth – Jesus tagged the Holy Spirit, He walked right through the Devil’s living room in the 2nd heaven and invaded the earth
The Early Christians walked under the atmosphere of heaven – they bring that atmosphere wherever they went – the marketplaces, synagogues, schools and homes… and things happened!
4 Characteristics of a Revival Generation
1. They were Loudhailers
Live their lives loud – Boldness
The righteous is as bold as a lion – Proverbs 29:1
The devil is like a lion; he seeks to intimidate us and inject fear into our lives.
But Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah – and he wants us to roar in the face of the enemy.
Fear is not of God – fear of men is a trap; it hinders us from accomplishing God’s plan.
Fear will bring shame into our lives – Garden of Eden: we were afraid because we were naked (shame).
Yet Paul said I am not ashamed of the gospel. He wasn’t afraid to proclaim…
God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
Boldness to witness, to speak the Word, to tell people about Jesus, to confront impossible situations…
Boldness – a sign of the fullness of the Holy Spirit
The idea of an Alien – we are not of this world – our convictions are different, our standards are higher, our friends will find us weird, but…
Be a Daniel! Will we stand up when the Name of Jesus is blasphemed? Will we speak up when our values are challenged? Will we challenge the status quo and the spirit of this age?
Edmund Burke – the only way for evil for triumph is when good people keep silent! 2. Jesus Addicts
Illustration of ‘My Smelly Pillow’
Can’t enough of Jesus – want more of His presence
In His presence there is fullness of Joy – Jesus in the morning, noon and night hours
These men made room for God and people can see it!
Ezekiel’s Vision – the river increasing in depth – ankle deep, knee deep, wait deep and waters to swim in!
There’s more, there must be more!
The same Moses was a Jesus Addict – he’s not contented with his past experiences, his cry was ‘that I may see Your glory!’
Moses had to put on a veil cos his face was shining – it’s visible!
David was a Jesus Addict – as the deer pants for the water so my soul longs for you – one day in Your court is better than a thousand elsewhere!
One of the most moving stories in the Bible – David wanting to build God a house – went into the Tabernacle to sit before the Lord.
Paul’s cry is that I may know you.
3. Proof Producers
Signs and wonders – signs point to a direction – signs are proof that Jesus is well and alive. Wonders are just that – people around wonder what happened.
He’s the same yesterday today and forevermore
Miracles of healings point to the fact that Jesus is healer
John G Lake – deadly bacteria died in his palm
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
Miracles of changed lives – they are for signs and wonders!
4. Extreme Givers
Sold all they had – no lack
Those who have give more – no equal giving but equal sacrifice.
I will not offer to God that which costs me nothing – David
God wants your life – Illustration – Girl who placed herself in the offering plate.
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