Revival of the Soul
by Sammy Tippit

"My soul cleaves to the dust; Revive me according to Thy word" (Ps.119:25).

Throughout the ages, the great revivals of Christianity have been directly related to the ministry of the Word of God. As wonderful as is music of praise, it will not produce a great spiritual or moral revival.

It's pleasant to have creative means of worship in our churches and personal lives. However, there's no substitute for the ministry of the Scriptures. They have the ability to revive the weak and sickly saint. They turn the focus of the Christian away from defeat and point him to the victory of the conquering Christ.

On many occasions in my personal walk with God, I've been discouraged and defeated. But I only have to be still and meditate on the Scriptures to discover the One who's able to revive the heavy heart. The Scriptures have the ability to shine forth the glory of God in places where His light has grown dim. Spiritual renewal comes to the individual, church, or community that is open to the light of God's Word.