Revival is renewed interest after a period of indifference or decline. It is God, gladly at the center of my life, experienced and enjoyed. One of the first barriers to revival we must face is PRIDE. It is pride that says with attitude, "What have I done?"
In Hosea 7:10 says, "The pride of Israel testifies to his face; yet they do not return to the LORD their God, not seek him." It's not easy to admit that my heart is parched and dry. It's not easy to confess that what I set off in search of has not delivered what it promised. It's hard to swallow my pride and say that what I really needed is back where I left it, waiting for my return. There is an example of personal revival in scripture when a king overcame his pride.
Read 2 Kings 22:1-23:27 or 2 Chronicles 34-35 and read about the picture of personal revival from the life of Josiah. Then answer the following questions.
How did Josiah respond when He heard God's Word read for the first time?
How did God respond to Josiah's humility and repentance?
Ask God to reveal pride or any other sin that may be a barrier to personal revival.
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