Revival Focus: Chapter 1 – God’s Spirit Ignites Renewal

Ezra 1:1-4 - “In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing: “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: “ ‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of his people among you may go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem, and may their God be with them. And in any locality where survivors may now be living, the people are to provide them with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem.’”

Focus: Revival begins when God’s Spirit moves in unexpected ways.

Faith Reflection: Even through a pagan king, God orchestrates revival. God can ignite revival in your life, family, church, and community in unexpected ways. Your obedience opens the door for His Spirit to work.

Application:

• Ask God to stir His Spirit in your heart and in those around you.
• Be attentive and ready to act on His call to revival.

Declaration:
I declare that God’s Spirit ignites revival in my heart, my family, and my community. I am a vessel for His renewing power. I am open to the movement of God’s Spirit. Revival begins in my heart and flows into every area of my life.