I do want to pray for the Lord to glorify himself and…
“I do want to pray for the Lord to glorify himself and, yes, I also will pray for an outpouring of his Spirit, but I also will rejoice in what he is doing now, and I will try to be a faithful steward of the gospel by preaching it "in season and out of season", as Paul reminds us. So I want to be careful not to make an idol out of revival, or to rely upon it to the point where I don't plan for evangelism.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages praying for spiritual revival while staying faithful to ongoing evangelism, warning against idolizing revival itself.
In simple terms: Pray for revival but keep evangelism as the main focus.
Key Takeaway
Balance prayer for revival with consistent gospel work.
Themes
faith
evangelism
spiritual vigilance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- church planting
- personal prayer life
- mission strategy
- spiritual discernment
Key Concepts
revival
stewardship
idolization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure true spiritual growth?
- What practices keep evangelism central?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on revival can distract from daily ministry responsibilities.