Let Revival In

"Let Revival In" by Kim Walker-Smith is a powerful anthem that calls us to embrace a new beginning, to shake off the dust of the past, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's love. This song echoes the sentiments found in Isaiah 43:18-19, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."

The lyrics of the song and this verse from Isaiah both encourage us to let go of the past and to look forward to the new things that God is doing in our lives. The song's chorus, "Oh, shake off the dust, No, You’re not done yet, Time to believe again, Open up, let revival in," is a powerful reminder that God is not done with us yet. He is continually working in our lives, shaping us, and leading us towards His purpose.

The song also resonates with the promise found in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse assures us that in Christ, we are new creations. Our past does not define us. Our mistakes, our failures, our regrets – they are all part of the old that has gone. In Christ, we are given a fresh start, a new beginning.

The song's bridge, "Dreamer, go dream again, Pioneer, go build again, Singer, prophesy again, Church, catch the fire again," is a call to action. It's a call to dream, to build, to prophesy, and to catch the fire again. It's a call to live out our faith actively and passionately, just as the early church did in the book of Acts.

In light of this, let's reflect on this question: Are we allowing God to do a new thing in our lives? Are we shaking off the dust of the past and opening our hearts to the revival that He wants to bring? Are we living out our faith with passion and fervor, or have we become complacent?

Let's take some time to ponder these questions and to ask God to help us open up and let revival in. Let's ask Him to help us shake off the dust, to believe again, and to live out our faith with renewed passion and purpose.