Psalm 85

   The Psalm points out that God restored Israel before, and He can certainly do it again. The first step is an acknowledgement of sin, askance of forgiveness, and making peace with God. God shows His love by making His presence known even as we wander, stumble, and disobey. He delivers us from the consequences of our unfaithfulness. I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8
   Many of us remember the tent revivals in years gone by when an evangelist would get people all excited and worked up. The evangelist, like the psalmist, looked forward to the idyllic conditions which will exist with the Second Coming of Jesus. Often when we try so hard to be perfect, we disregard God’s on-going love. Divine justice was served by Jesus Christ on the cross. He exists among us when we are prepared for His presence and live a righteous life.

What are the elements of a revival in Christianity?