Towards City Transformation

God plans to see cities revived, even though terrorists, both earthly and demonic, seek to cause damage. The evidence for a revival is that a city, town or region has begun to change to reflect the character of Christ. Does it happen any more? If so, how?

On Sunday 16th we are screening a video at church, Transformations II. This is the account of fundamental change in several communities and countries. This has all happened recently. God still does “revivals”! How do we prepare for one here?.

1 Prayer We are to get ready by persevering prayer. We need to become a people hungry and desperate for God’s next move.

2 Unity There will be a unity of Christians and churches praying in unity for God to move in their area. This is cross-denominational.

3 Repentant Life-style The people praying need to receive on-going cleansing, which is manifested in real inner transformation.

4 Spiritual Warfare The prayer activity will include a warfare against evil spiritual forces which have held strongholds over the area (Ephesians 3: 10 & 6: 10-18).

5 Prophetic Sensitivity There is a prophetic guidance from God. “Surely the Lord God does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.” (Amos 3: 7). History shows that God has his own special seasons to move. Prophecy shows how God is moving. All prophecy needs to be tested by Bible teaching, and true prophecy will be recognised by wide acceptance.

6 Alignment of Ministries There will be a pastoral and apostolic leadership order that coordinates prophetically-driven action (Ephesians 4: 11-16). God communicates strategies with which different churches can freely choose to cooperate. Love, humility and prayerful team work are essential. Cooperation and leadership is not confined within a denomination or parish,

7 Expectancy from God God sovereignly decides when he will move, but in preparation he is right now calling forth and initiating, a confident expectation that he is “on the move” for a special season. That expectation will lead to fervent faith praying, and faithful preaching of the Cross.

Lindsay Johnstone

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