thursday A Revival From the Spirit Opinion AUGUST 1 2 Cor. 10:2–5 Many social movements have made a difference in the world. Some have had negative effects, while others began with great intentions, but eventu- ally became imbalanced. True revival and reformation, however, is not a social movement, and its benefits surpass any other attempts at change. Such is the work of the Holy Spirit, who moves us to obey out of love for God. It is not just that we obey. It is why we obey. People who follow Christ out of a love that flows from the sanctification of the Holy Spirit will live in harmony with God’s Word. Their focus will be on Christ because He is the ultimate example of love. His love for humanity led Him to obedience and to suffer death on the cross. Love leads to obedience. This is why the Bible teaches that love for God is seen in our obedience to Him. Spirit-led obedience occurs when we focus on Christ and His sacrifice. Many Christians, however, have become imbalanced. They do not love God as they should, and they depend on their own power to obey Him. They concentrate on the law rather than on the Law-Giver. Yet the only way we can experience true revival and reformation is not by focusing on what we do, but on Christ and His sacrifice. As the Holy Spirit enters into our lives as He did Christ’s, and as we continually allow the Spirit to work within us, we will be revived and trans- formed. But we must decide that we want the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. Spirit-led obedience occurs when we focus on Christ and His sac- rifice. It is having faith in His transforming power to revive and reform us. The first thing we need to do is to invite God into our hearts so that He can revive and transform us. Are you ready to invite Him to do so? He is waiting to hear from you! REACT 1. What does revival and reformation look like in your life? Are you allow- ing God to do all the work, or just some of it? Is there anything in your walk with Him that you do out of habit or fear of being lost? Pray that God will give you the right motive to obey Him. 2. Do you have enough faith in the power of Christ and His sacrifice to trust Him with the transformation process? If not, pray to Him for the faith. He will help you to believe.
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