Daily Devotion

“So is God's will, through his wonderful grace, that the prayers of his saints should be one great and principal means of carrying on the designs of Christ's kingdom in the world. When God has something very great to accomplish for his church, it is his will that there should precede it the extraordinary prayers of his people.”

Jonathan Edwards · Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival of Religion in New England (1742), Part V

Scripture

Zechariah 4:6 He said to me, “This is what the LORD has told Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.

Reflection

Revival is never driven by human planning or skill; it is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. God reminds us, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." Therefore, we cannot rely on human wisdom and methods, but should focus on seeking Him through prayer, preaching, and worship. True revival is not a manufactured excitement, but the Holy Spirit's renewal of hearts and transformation of lives.