Dr. Jim: The Revival is in Here

In this episode, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen challenges young people to pray for revival, not merely as something God did in the past, but as something He still desires to do today. Reflecting on the history of revival in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and the heart cry of Psalm 85:6, he reminds listeners that revival begins personally before it spreads corporately. True revival is not earned by human effort, but received through thirst, trust, humility, and dependence on the God who delights to revive His people. ## Topics Discussed - The history of God’s reviving work in places now spiritually forgotten - The prayer of Psalm 85:6: “Wilt thou not revive us again?” - Why young people should pray for revival in their school, youth group, church, and community - The Welsh revival story and the reminder that “the revival is in here” - The meaning of personal revival as Christ’s abundant life in the believer - Two essentials for personal revival: thirsting for God and trusting Him to work - How revival produces rejoicing, truth, righteousness, and holiness from the inside out - Why revival is not something we deserve, but a mercy God gives - The importance of dealing honestly and biblically with sin - A testimony of God moving in a Christian school camp and stirring a lifelong burden for revival - The difference between simply “getting by” and living in the presence and power of God ## Key Takeaways - Revival is not just a historical event to admire; it is a present need to pray for. - Corporate revival begins with individual believers who are personally revived. - A young person does not have to settle for dull, distracted, subnormal Christianity. - Personal revival begins with a thirsty heart that wants God and a trusting heart that believes Him. - Revival produces more than emotion; it produces truth, righteousness, holiness, and a passion for Christ. - God’s reviving work is an act of mercy, not something we earn or deserve. - The presence of God changes everything. When God “steps in the room,” hearts are humbled, sins are confessed, burdens are born, and lives are changed. - The right prayer is still, “Wilt thou not revive us again?” If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others.  For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.