Reflection:
After the lame man was healed at the Beautiful Gate, the apostles were held in high esteem. However, Peter and John made it clear that it wasn’t their own power or godliness that had healed the man, but faith in the Name of Jesus (Acts 3:12-16). Like John the Baptist, their immediate response to accolade was to turn people’s attention away from themselves and onto Jesus Christ. Such humility is foundational to the requirements of God. It is also central to narrative of revivals.
Revivals often occur in unexpected places and come through unheralded vessels. Evan Roberts, the man God so powerfully used in the 1904 Welsh revival, is one such example. He was shy, inadequately educated and humble. He possessed attributes that are prized by God but often despised by many of today’s leaders. However, if we are going to see revival in Australia, we will not be led up to a platform of influence but rather down to our knees in prayer. Revivals require humility.
Prayer:
Father God, I praise your holy Name. Thank you that you have made your requirements clear to us. Please empower us as a community of believers to exemplify justice, mercy and humility. Please enable me to serve others with humility. I ask this in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.