PRAYER – REVIVAL – EVANGELISM

Psalm 40:1-3

Psalm 40:1-3 gives us the three-step process for authentic evangelism.
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Prayer

I waited patiently for the LORD;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry. (Verse 1)

Be assured that God hears our prayers of desperation. The question is: “Are we desperate enough to call on Him?” Do we rely on Him more than we do ourselves? That’s where it starts. We must admit our need of God. When we come to the end of ourselves, we are in perfect position for God to move. Keep praying and trusting in Him. This leads to…

REVIVAL

He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps. (Verse 2 )

Many times, we feel like we are in a deep, dark hole. That is how I often felt, especially since I was not able to stand on both of my feet for six months. But while I was in this pit, God lifted me up and put my feet on solid ground. He has revived me, and He can do the same for you, no matter your circumstances. Personal revival leads to…

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EVANGELISM

He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the LORD. (Verse 3)

When God revives us, He wants us to let other people know about it. As we share our story, they can trust in the LORD. As the Psalmist later writes in verse 10:

I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart;
I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation;
I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth
From the great assembly. (Psalm 40:10)

Don’t hide your light under a basket, let it shine before men (Matthew 5:14-15) . God has heard my prayers. He has revived me. Now, I pray God uses my testimony to lead others to believe in Him.

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