The revival began when Christians began seeking the face of God and repenting of their sins. Revival fires quickly became flames of evangelism and many Nagas were converted to Christ. The spirit of revival lasted until the late 1950s. Then there was an ebb in the flow of revival. In 1976 the flames of awakening began to burn brightly once again. It has been estimated that by 1980, 80% of the population had become Christians.

Entire schools were converted to Christ. Rock groups with names such as "Blood and Thunder" and "Blood Suckers" were converted to Christ. They became gospel-singing groups with new names such as "The Living Gospel" and "Jesus Christ Revolution." Prayer was such a vital part of the revival that took place. Small prayer buildings were erected adjacent to many churches. People came to these places to spend extended days of prayer and fasting.

I once asked one of the young Baptist leaders of Nagaland what he thought was the great need for Christians today. He responded, "We need to depend more on God. He must be our starting point for everything. We must allow Him to set the agenda. Prayer begins with God and His will."

Perhaps that's what you and I need to learn today. If revival is to come to this land, then God must be our starting point. Will you spend time today seeking the face of God? Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be open unto you." Why don't you start "asking, seeking and knocking" today?