WHAT REALLY IS "REVIVAL?"

So many churches are praying and seeking for "Revival." Where did anyone in the Bible ever actually pray for revival? Why is it that such emphasis is put on this term? Could it be because so many do not understand their identity in Christ? Revival has nothing to do with others, but everything to do with us. 

I like how Steve McVey puts it, "We need something better than revival....we need revelation."
That's what Paul prayed for...."revelation".....that the eyes of our understanding would be enlightened to the knowledge of Christ.
Once people begin to grasp the reality of who they are in Christ, and begin to walk in that reality, then you will have revival.
Revival is not external.....it is something that happens within. It is a realization of our Birthright.
When we allow ourselves to be transformed by the renewing of our minds to who we are in Christ, we will never be the same. We will be revived, and it will pour out of us in our sphere of influence on this planet. Revival doesn't have to be worked up or laboured for. It is just knowing and believing in the finished work of Christ. It is knowing your true identity. Once you catch this, your life will never be the same.