Asbury University Revival 2023 - Feb 17, 2023 (Testimony
Brian Ayala shares a powerful testimony of encountering God's overwhelming presence during the Asbury University Revival, emphasizing the need for personal revival and returning to a first love for God.
The sermon describes a powerful encounter with God at an event where people waited for hours to experience His presence. The speaker emphasizes the overwhelming sense of God's glory and the need for personal revival, returning to a deep love for God. It highlights the humbling experience of realizing one's inadequacy in God's presence and the importance of seeking out places where God's anointing is present.
Full Transcript
All right guys, um just got out I can't explain to you what I experienced in there And I want you to see something all day long since the morning These people have been waiting in standing hours Okay, they've been waiting hours out here since 7 6 a.m in the morning this line We were in this line and Right about this moment right here We were blessed And they took us straight in and um Big shout out to grameen and lisa brunson um I don't know just favor they got We didn't even ask to be and we thought long story not sure that later But guys look at this line is still wrapped around the entire campus man Wrapped around the campus and i'm gonna tell you why The minute I walked in there I mean you could feel the presence out here, but I didn't even get to my seat And you can feel the thickness of his glory And I don't even know how to say it or how to explain it but It was worth the flight and it was worth the drive, you know And one thing the lord told me he goes this is not for you to come and bask in it here I'm releasing this to the entire nation And i'm taking this back to my church to my city on that bus on the plane everywhere so if you couldn't make it here listen Don't be bitter And don't be a debbie downer And don't be trying to you know say what things that are just not okay Would tell you something God wrecked me in there, man And all I can say is this revival is just like bringing people back to their first love Even when you think you're right and you think that you're doing it and you get in his presence and you're so undone You're so unclean. You're so When you get in him telling you man, you could be on top of the mountain and when he shows up You realize man, you ain't even scratched the surface Of who you're supposed to be And so i'm telling you guys man I got people out there talking about why you got to drive over there But tell you because what's right here ain't everywhere right now What's right here the same reason you drive four hours to come to extreme or drive five hours to go to conferences Because they're when god releases certain places that are marked People that are ordained to be there they show up there They show up there and they receive what god has i'm going to tell you guys right now That's it's crazy man It's crazy To the minute I walked in there And you could just feel you could see like a glory cloud over the top and right above it all It's a huge sign And it says holiness unto the lord Telling you man, there's no words to describe it I don't even want to leave but I gotta catch a morning flight and I gotta fuck up. I gotta flock to feed I got i'm blessed to be able to just
Sermon Outline
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- The long wait and anticipation for God's presence
- The overwhelming sense of God's glory upon entering
- The significance of marked places for revival
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- The humbling realization of personal inadequacy before God
- The call to return to a first love for God
- The importance of seeking God's presence beyond comfort zones
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III
- The impact of revival on individuals and communities
- The responsibility to carry revival back to local churches and cities
- Encouragement to not be discouraged if unable to attend
Key Quotes
“God wrecked me in there, man.” — Brian Ayala
“This revival is just like bringing people back to their first love.” — Brian Ayala
“When you get in His presence, you realize you ain't even scratched the surface of who you're supposed to be.” — Brian Ayala
Application Points
- Seek out environments where God's presence is powerfully manifest to deepen your spiritual walk.
- Allow encounters with God to humble you and reveal areas needing revival in your life.
- Carry the spirit of revival from special events back into your everyday community and church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main experience Brian Ayala shared?
He shared about encountering God's overwhelming presence and glory during the Asbury University Revival.
Why do people travel long distances to attend revival events?
Because certain places are marked by God’s anointing, where people can receive a powerful encounter with Him.
What does it mean to return to a 'first love' in this context?
It means rekindling a deep, passionate love and devotion for God, often lost or diminished over time.
How should one respond if they cannot attend such revival events?
They should not be bitter or discouraged but seek God in their own context and trust that revival can spread beyond the event.
What is the significance of humility in God's presence according to the sermon?
Humility reveals our inadequacy and need for God, leading to a deeper dependence and transformation.