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While You’re Waiting

Discover how revival periods in the Book of Judges and Nehemiah were characterized by prayer, repentance, and obedience, with wisdom being key in preparedness for the unknown future. Learn from Elijah’s waiting in 1 Kings 18:41-46 as he demonstrated belief, prayer, perseverance, and mobilization as essential aspects in times of waiting and preparation for what lies ahead.

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While You’re Waiting

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  1. While You’re Waiting

  2. Introduction • Book of Judges reveals 7 discernable periods of revival. • Nehemiah 8-10

  3. Characteristics of Revival (Wilbur Smith) • Occurred in times of moral darkness and national depression • Preceded and seeded by prayer • Began in the heart of a consecrated servant of God who became the catalyst behind it • Return to the Word of God • Return to Spirit empowered living • Turning from idolatry and sin • Turning to joyful obedience

  4. Watch & Pray • Watchman on the wall • Watch for enemy attack • Watch for return of the King • Mt. 26:41 … lest you enter into temptation • Mk. 13:33 … you do not know when the time is. • Lk. 21:32-36 … counted worthy to escape all these things …

  5. Ten Virgins • Mt 25:1-13 • Five wise • Not skill, not intelligence, but wisdom • Knowledge applied • Five foolish • Gk: moros from Gk: musterion – eg. Silence imposed by a religious rite • Led by false assumptions • Lord, what do I need to do today, to be prepared for tomorrow?

  6. Elijah’s Waiting • 1 Kings 18:41-46 • V. 41 – he believes • V. 42 – he prays / intercedes • V. 43-44 – he perseveres in faith • V. 44 – he mobilizes others • V. 46 – “gird up his loins” • Long flowing tunic & belt • Lift up and tuck tunic under belt • Freedom to run

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