What would a Christmas revival look like? It would definitely be a gift from God. Only God can revive and bring back to life what has died. There would be an atmosphere of joy, joy for the world, Jesus Christ the Lord is here. Jesus and revival are inseparable. With the One you get the other. And peace. Peace is a presence, the presence of God, who is pleased to give revival. Praising and thanksgiving to God for the gift of revival would flavor everything.
Would all our problems go away? No, but there would be something greater than our problems, the hope and assurance that God is with us and that nothing is greater than Him. We would be able to see clearly the difference between what is temporary and what is eternal. We would know that God is working all things together, good and bad, in our lives for His glory, the eternal likeness of Jesus Christ in us! The glory of God from His own work in us would shine brighter and brighter.
Would everyone be in the revival? Probably not. When Jesus was born, many missed it, like Herod and the religious leaders. But not the wise men, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna. They were never the same again. You know you have been in a revival when you are never the same again, which is why those of us who have been in one can’t rest until it comes again.
Some of us have dreamed lately of a Christmas revival. Dreams were part of the first one. Let’s pray for a Christmas revival. The word “Christmas” means “more of Christ,” and that’s revival!
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