Revival is amazing. God shows up and does awesome things for those who wait on Him. Who are diligently searching for Him. But how do we keep it going? How do we make sure it does not end. For revival to continue and go on and on, it cannot just be internal with the believers. The fire must be given the opportunity to spread. Given the opportunity is the key. You can’t change anyone, only the Holy Spirit can. God just wants you to share what is going on in your life and see what happens. If no one comes, that is on them, but God will keep the revival going in your life so you will continue to share your experience with anyone you come into contact with.

To keep fanning revival flames in your life is simple, share Jesus in a meaningful way. The problem is we get that last part wrong. We think it means in a way that means something to the person we are sharing Jesus with. No, it doesn’t. You have no idea what really is meaningful to them. What Jesus wants you to do is to share your story of Jesus and you to others in a way that they see how meaningful Jesus is to you. You are the only one who can portray that to others. When they see that it truly means the world to you one of two things will happen. (1) they will think you are crazy and that is their right or (2) Some will begin to say I wish I had that kind of meaning in my life. Number 2 leads them to ask more questions and when someone asks questions on their own, they actually want to hear the answer.

Now the questions are where we sometimes get messed up. We think what if we don’t know the answer. (1) That is OK. (2) That is why you have a church family to lean on to help find the answers. So, when someone asks you a question about faith in Jesus and you don’t know the answer, here is the answer to give them, “I don’t know, but I can find out”. It is better to do that than to give the wrong answer. Here is another thing that happens when you do that. You are being honest; people trust people they think are honest. It also shows that person you really want to give them the answer they are looking for, it shows them in a real way that you actually do care. And lastly, think about this, you not knowing might be part of the plan in the first place. While you are going to find the answer what is happening? They are waiting for you to get the answer, so what are they doing till you come back? That question is in the front of their mind, and thus they are thinking about Jesus while they wait on you. While they think on the question about Jesus could Jesus not show up in their lives in a real way. ABSOLUTELY He can and often does. So don’t be afraid when sharing your Jesus story and experiences about any questions. Sometimes saying I don’t know can actually make all the difference in the world.

When we get this, and then are unafraid to share our stories of Jesus showing up in our lives. God will allow the flames of revival to continue to flow and burn brighter than ever because you are doing something with what He gave you, and that is all He is asking and then Jesus knows He can trust you with more and better things! Praise the Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you and cares for you, I love and care for you, and you are awesome!