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Uncapping Revival Wells

7/11/2021

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​Water seeks the lowest level and the path of least resistance.  Those who drill wells know this as they evaluate an area to drill a hole for the extraction of water.  Those who drill artesian wells (one where water flows up like a fountain from internal pressure) place a bit on a long shaft.  They select their bit according to the type of ground formation to be drilled into.  The driller will be looking for the underground aquifer that will supply the greatest amount of water.  The well must be cased from the surface down to the place where the hole becomes smaller to protect the water from contamination.  A cap is placed on top of the well to prevent insects and small animals from accessing the well.  Water is brought up from the aquifer to ground level by a pump.
 
In Biblical days wells had to be dug by hand.  Genesis 26 tells us about the land of Gerar where Abraham dug wells.  Afterward, his son Isaac sowed into the land that was his father's.  God blessed Isaac so abundantly that the Philistines were jealous of him and stopped up the wells dug by Abraham.  Isaac had his herdsmen dig new wells in the valley so there was sufficient water for everyone.
 
Well water gushing from the ground below has been used to represent the Holy Spirit bubbling up and drenching us with God's blessing of revival.  Currently, many are praying that God will uncap the wells of revival in our country and around the world.  Since the Church is to be the Bride of Christ, what better place to reopen the wells where revival once flowed?  The forward of a book called Revival Fire by Wesley Duewel reminds us that God has not forgotten His covenant with the Church.  "When the tide of evil threatens to overwhelm the church, 'The Spirit of the Lord lifts up a standard against the enemy.' (Isaiah 59:19-KJV) and spiritual recovery and revival ensue."  I believe prayers for revival are being collected in the bowls of heaven. (Revelation 5:8)  We must continue to pray for the uncapping of the wells of revival for the saving of our churches and nation.
 
1994 was a special year for my church, The Crossing in Washington Crossing, PA.  A well of revival was opened as we had an encounter with Holy Spirit.  For several years, the sweet presence of the Lord came upon us and stayed with us.  In a physical confirmation of the presence of His Spirit, a dove came and nested on a ledge at the back of the church.  It stayed for months!  That time was such a blessing for us!
 
In an interesting post on "Give Him 15" by Dutch Sheets, he tells how his friend Gina Gholston had a dream that a well-drilling rig was parked at the Red River Meeting House where revival took place in 1800.  As it began to drill, it hit a gusher and water moved upward in massive quantities.  This dream was interpreted to mean that God has plans to initiate another move of His Spirit that will be even more magnificent than the first one.  This dream has a special significance for my church, The Crossing.  I worked for the builder who drilled the well for our property.  To get an adequate flow of water, the bit had to go below 800 feet.  Even though that well would have passed inspection, our builder felt that the water would not be sufficient for the number of people who would come to be part of our  congregation.  So, he drilled a second well!  Again, the driller had to go very deep, but, Praise God, the bit hit an aquifer that runs under the property, and the water gushed forth like "Old Faithful."  It is my opinion that The Crossing is in store for another revival, more powerful than the first one, and that the wells on our property represent the size of the outpourings.
 
We cannot allow ourselves to be weary in praying.  Our prayers are opening a way for the Spirit of God to re-open the wells of revival.  We must bow low and remove from our lives anything that might interfere with the Lord's plans.  The enemy of our souls would like to stop up our wells, just like the Philistines did for Isaac. We, as warriors of prayer, can defeat the enemy.  I believe that the Lord is not only opening old wells, but also drilling new ones.  Together these wells of revival will blanket our nation and the world.  We used to sing a song called "Take us to the River," by Robin Mark.  It portrays my heart for this season.  The chorus declares, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon us.  This is the year of the Lord."  As our prayers open the wells of revival, they will converge to make a river of revival that touches the world.  Hallelujah!
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