A Thirst for God: An Invitation to Revival Part 4

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Friday, July 4, 2025

Today's Text: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Key Verse: Habakkuk 3:2 (KJV): "O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make known; In wrath remember mercy."

People from tropical regions probably understand what raining and dry seasons mean better. During dry seasons, the land becomes so parched and thirsts for rain. That is the same way a longing heart thirsts for the living God. Today, as America celebrates the 4th of July, Habakkuk reminds us, in his prayer, of our need for a profound desire for God to revive His work in our lives and nation. He prayed that God would make known His power and mercy in their midst. This isn't a passive wish, but an earnest cry for divine intervention.

It is important that we too recognize the awesome nature of God and His ability to bring about transformation in our age. When we are faced with such a scripture as this, we are called to a similar posture – a deep yearning for God to move in our nation, in our communities, our churches, and our lives. We are not referring to a heightened emotional state, but a fresh genuine desire for an outpouring of God's Spirit that leads to renewed spiritual vitality, repentance, and a deeper commitment to His will. We need this genuine divine revival today, when God's presence is powerfully evident, bringing conviction, conversion, and consecration.

We need such revival when spiritual complacency and self-sufficiency no longer hinder us from truly seeking and experiencing God's move and power. This kind of revival does not happen except we are truly humble before God, and recognize our desperate need for Him. It does not happen except we are willing to surrender to His transforming power, and seek Him in prayer. We need an awareness of God's greatness and a recognition of His power and majesty. We need a desire for spiritual renewal. We need a deep sense of rekindled faith and trust in God, even when circumstances seem uncertain. Habakkuk's prayer encourages us to deepen our relationship with God, trust His sovereignty, and seek revival in our lives and communities.

Action Steps: Take time today to reflect on areas in your life, your church, or your community that are in need of spiritual revival. Cry out to God, like Habakkuk, for Him to revive His work. Humbly confess any areas of complacency or self-sufficiency that might be hindering God's work in and through you. Pray specifically for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, leading to deeper faith and commitment.

Quote for the Day: "Just as a parched land longs for rain, our thirsty hearts must desire divine revival." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge our deep need for You. We confess our complacency and pray for a genuine thirst for Your presence and power. Revive Your work in us, O Lord, and in our midst. Let Your Spirit move powerfully, bringing about transformation and renewed commitment to Your will. May we truly experience Your mercy even in times of Your righteous judgment — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Psalm 85:6, Isaiah 64:1-2, and Joel 2:28

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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