By Bill Bright
Whatever God tells you to do, He will give you the power and ability to do. The apostle Paul said, “It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). God has given to me and to multitudes of others a desire to fast and pray, and to work for a spiritual awakening for our country and for the fulfillment of the Great Commission throughout the world.
During World War II, we were fighting the Japanese man-to-man from island to island with great casualties. With a kamikaze spirit the enemy fought fiercely, willing to die for their emperor whom they believed to be god. American forces knew that when they invaded Japan, millions of people would die, and the outcome of the war could still be in question. Suddenly, President Truman dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Japanese surrendered and the war ended immediately.
In the providence of God, I believe the power of fasting as it relates to prayer is the spiritual atomic bomb of our moment in history to bring down the strongholds of evil, bring a great revival and spiritual awakening to America, and accelerate the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
On the basis of His Holy Word and divine assurances He has placed in my heart, I am absolutely convinced that our Sovereign God is going to send a great revival to our nation and world so that the Great Commission will be fulfilled.
God’s Word admonishes us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33, NKJ). Jesus said, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (Mark 8:34, NKJ). In Mark 10:29, 30 He promises great rewards to everyone who forsakes all to follow, trust, and obey Him.
I urge you with every conviction within me—yes, with tears of compassion and commitment—to plan and prepare for revival. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. --Acts 1:8
Today’s application: How are you planning and preparing for revival?
Additional reading: Joel 3:9.
By Bill Bright
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