Q1. Can we look at getting a wireless access in the building so it will be easier to use these resources in church?
A1. Yes, we are going to look into that. Thanks for the request. An initial look has already been done. That should be something we can do in the first part of this new year.
Q2. How do we position Village Baptist to receive revival?
A2. This is a question that could be answered in a number of ways. First we need to come to a common understanding of revival. It is not an evangelistic outreach, as much as that is needed. It is not a series of meetings. It is not an emotional service. I like Duncan Campbell’s definition the best. Revival is a people saturated with God. So the question comes, “How do we become saturated with God?”
There are several means that God has made available to those who wish to seek him and have him near. First is repentance. There must be a deep repentance of sin. There should be severe personal accountability before God in our deeds, our lack of deeds, our words, thoughts and attitudes. That is the first step.
Second there would be a genuine humbling of ourselves before God. Pride was the first sin. It should be dealt with first as well.
Third, a full confession of Christ open and public. It will need to be unashamed. The follower of Christ has nothing to be ashamed of, Christ will come back and those who do not confess him will be the one’s ashamed.
Fourth, heart-crying prayer for revival. it is not just prayer for revival, but revival praying. Praying and not stopping until God draws near and the whole community is changed. Praying for the things on God’s list of eternal matters.
Fifth, instant obedience. There must be a commitment and a follow-through of your instance and full obedience to God. Nothing is off limits for God to call you to do. No task to high or low.
Sixth, uncompromised holy living. There must be a constant vigilance against sin in the life of the believer. That that is just half. There has to be this love of righteousness that overcomes temptation to sin.
These are the things that will bring God’s notice to our cry for revival. Without these, our prayers are just words in the air, ringing and then silent.
