READ MATTHEW 5:13-16.

The power of the gospel not only saves you from things, it also saves you to things. Often, we focus on how the gospel saves us from things like sin, death, destruction, and hell—and all of that is true. However, we also need to start focusing more on how the gospel calls us to things like a relationship with a risen King, a church family, a kingdom, and a mission to make Jesus known.

List below three things God is calling you from and calling you to:

There are many Christians who believe that they are to separate themselves from the world completely. They feel that the more they hide themselves, the more spiritual they become. In fact, many churches have come to adopt this same mentality. Sadly, many churches have become like private little clubs.

Why does reaching people different from us often intimidate us?

Jesus taught that we are not to separate ourselves from the world. We are to engage and influence our country and the towns we live in. Jesus implored His followers to be salt and light. We need followers of Christ who are not scared to have God shine through them so brightly that they affect the world around them.

Revival is more than a feeling; it’s a calling to influence those around you.

Real revival will launch us into the world to live differently, to love people, to serve, and to point others to Jesus.

Name specific areas in your life where God is calling you to be “salt” and “light.” (For example, in your school, sports teams, family, job, etc.)

Prayer Movements

Hands Up

A sign of surrender.

• Read John 4:24.

Spend time praying and referring to God by some of His names from

Scripture, like Redeemer, Immanuel, Wonderful Counselor, and so on. Not because He needs to be reminded of His names but because you need to be reminded. Surrender to the truth of who He is today and that He is worth following.

Hands Open

A sign of emptying out.

• Read 1 John 1:9.

What do you need to let go of today? Is there unconfessed sin that you’ve been holding on to? The gospel is also a calling to obedience and holiness.

Empty out by giving it to your heavenly Father. Let Him handle it. When you get serious about wanting revival, you’ll also need to be serious about keeping away from sin.

Hands Out

A sign of receiving

• Read Acts 1:8.

Ask God to remind you of His power today. God has called you to be a witness and to make Him known to the ends of the earth. He has given you the power to do just that, which is His Holy Spirit. Let Him know you’re ready to receive this calling through His power today.