Daily Devotional
Are You Thirsty for Revival?
“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
John 7:37-38
November 5, 2024
Ponder This
Jesus said, in effect, “Look, are you thirsty? Come to Me and drink, and out of you a river of power, grace, and joy will begin to flow.” Is a river of love and power flowing out of you? Everywhere you go, are you a blessing to those around you? If you are in Christ, the Lord is flowing through you. Does that characterize your life today?
If it does not yet, consider Jesus’ words again: “If anyone thirsts” was the preface to His statement about being filled. You have to be thirsty. That’s the problem. You say, “Well, Pastor, I know I’m empty.” But empty and thirsty are two different things. Do you have a burning, blistering thirst for God? Or are you so filled with the stagnant waters of self-love, carnality, entertainment, and materialism that you’re not thirsting for the living God?
You have all of God you want. If you don’t have more of God, it’s because you don’t want more of God. What did Jesus say? “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). It’s not our job to persuade God to send revival but to permit Him to do so—to be thirsty.
- What does it look like to be thirsty for God?
- When have you felt a thirst for God? How did that play out in your life?
Practice This
Pray for God to renew and grow your thirst for Him.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
