We’ve Had Revival How is Your Attitude Now?

First Chronicles 13:1-14

Scripture Reference

Read aloud: First Chronicles 13:1-14

Introduction

Title: “We’ve Had Revival — How is Your Attitude Now?” Preacher: Dr. Terry LeQuieu

Revival is a wonderful work of God. Souls get saved, hearts are stirred, families make commitments, and the church is full of joy. But revival week ends, life re-enters its routines, and the real test begins: will we take God’s presence home with us? Dr. Terry LeQuieu uses the story in First Chronicles 13 to examine what happens after revival when people decide to bring the Ark — God’s presence — back home. He points out four stages we often experience and challenges us to be the Obed-Edom who keeps his allegiance to the Lord.

If you don’t learn how to stand alone, you’re not going to stand for long. It’s that simple. Not everybody’s going to like the fact that you choose to serve God. Amen. Thank you so much.

Quote from Preacher

This is an introductory quote from the transcript (corrected punctuation and capitalization) that sets the tone: the Christian life requires firmness, sometimes standing alone, because not everyone will be pleased when you choose to serve the Lord.

Outline

All Agreed to Do Right
1. Motives Were Good
  David gathered the leaders and the people agreed that bringing the Ark back was right (v.1–4). Revival stirred hearts and the desire to restore God’s presence to the land and to the homes of Israel.
2. Method Was Missing
  Although the motive was right — to restore God’s presence — they neglected God’s prescribed method (see Numbers on transporting the Ark). Good intentions without God’s method can lead to disaster. The preacher emphasizes that “the end does not justify the means” in God’s economy. Proverbs 14:12 warns there is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Acting on the Decision
1. They Pursued the Ark
  They acted: the people gathered and carried the Ark (v.5–8). Revival produced action — they went and brought the Ark out of Abinadab’s house and rejoiced with music and with all their might.
2. External Worship vs. Internal Obedience
  They celebrated loudly and with great energy, but celebration alone cannot substitute obedience. You can be joyful in worship yet still be out of God’s order if you ignore His commands. The sermon stresses daily obedience — Bible time, prayer time, and living a separated life — not merely corporate enthusiasm.
All Became Afraid
1. Judgment for Wrong Method
  When the oxen stumbled at the threshing-floor, Uzzah put out his hand to steady the Ark and God smote him (v.9). This shows the seriousness of ignoring God’s ways when handling things that represent His presence.
2. From Anger to Fear
  David’s reaction moved from displeasure to fear (v.11–12). He was angry at first that God had “made a breach” upon Uzzah, then he feared bringing the Ark home. The preacher warns that this is a dangerous place: either a bitter sulk or a paralyzing fear can follow when God’s ways are not followed.
One Kept Allegiance
1. Obed-Edom’s Faithfulness
  Unlike the majority, Obed-Edom received and kept the Ark in his house for three months and the Lord blessed his household (v.13–14). While many recanted and retreated, one household kept its commitment and received visible blessing.
2. Result of Obedience
  The blessing on Obed-Edom’s house demonstrates that God rewards faithfulness. Revival’s fruit is seen when people follow God’s ways even when others falter. The preacher challenges listeners to be Obed-Edoms in their homes — to take God’s presence home and obey God’s methods.
Practical Application From the Story
1. Revival Must Become Routine
  Don’t treat revival as a week-long feeling only. Revival’s effect should translate into consistent devotion: daily Bible reading, prayer, worship, and godly living. The sermon likens spiritual feeding to physical feeding — you wouldn’t eat only on Sunday and expect to be healthy; likewise spiritually you must feed regularly.
2. Beware the Ditches: Legalism and Liberalism
  God’s way is the straight and narrow. Move neither into the ditch of legalism (adding works to salvation) nor into the ditch of liberalism (tolerating disobedience to Scripture). Follow God’s Word as the guide for carrying His presence in your life.
3. Stand Alone If Necessary
  If your family or friends do not follow, you may need to stand alone. Obed-Edom didn’t wait for everyone else; he kept his allegiance and was blessed. The preacher urges believers to decide, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15) and act accordingly.

Summary

Dr. LeQuieu uses First Chronicles 13 to teach that revival is only the beginning. The people had good motives and acted, but because they ignored God’s method, judgment came and most became fearful and retreated. One man — Obed-Edom — kept his allegiance and was blessed. The sermon calls each believer to keep the right attitude after revival: obey God’s Word, follow His methods, feed spiritually every day, and be willing to stand alone for Christ if necessary.

We’ve had revival. How’s your attitude now?

Quote to Ponder

This short line from the transcript (corrected punctuation and capitalization) is the central question of the message and should follow you through the week: “We’ve had revival. How’s your attitude now?”

Application for the Week

Revival is a call to ongoing obedience. Here are concrete, actionable steps to help you take God’s presence home and keep it there this week.

Daily Quiet Time
1. Read the Bible each morning for at least 10–20 minutes — start with a Psalm or a Gospel chapter. Ask God to give you a verse to meditate on during the day.
2. Pray specifically — not just general requests. Pray for holiness, for your family, and for the strength to obey God’s Word.
Live God’s Methods, Not Your Methods
1. When God’s Word gives a command, obey it — do not rationalize a better way. If Scripture is clear, choose submission over convenience.
2. If revival produced a decision (e.g., to read your Bible, quit a sin, attend more faithfully), write it down and put accountability in place: tell a trusted Christian friend or leader and set a follow-up time.
Guard the Path Home
1. Anticipate the “potholes” — plan for common distractions (family friction, tiredness, work stress). Decide in advance how you will respond spiritually, not emotionally.
2. If conflict arises at home when you try to do right, be patient and steadfast like Obed-Edom. Pray with calmness; show Christlike behavior even amid opposition.
Practice Corporate and Private Worship
1. Be faithful to church services and small groups — corporate revival fuels private revival, and private revival fuels corporate impact.
2. Shoot for at least one extra personal worship or Scripture reading time this week — a short Psalm in the evening or a hymn and prayer before bed.
Choose to Stand When Others Fall
1. Make a concrete family pledge: if you lead a home, say Joshua 24:15 aloud and commit to one practical change (consistent family devotions, nightly prayer, family Scripture reading).
2. If you are a young adult or teenager, identify one godly habit you will begin this week and one person to whom you will give a brief report next Sunday.
Repent Where Necessary and Get Back Up
1. If revival decisions slid this past week, confess it quickly to God (1 John 1:9) and ask for renewed strength. God’s mercy is on offer — obedience is the next step.
2. If fear or anger toward God has developed, bring it honestly to prayer and Scripture. Let God’s Word correct and calm you.

Make this week the first week after revival where you intentionally apply God’s methods, not your own. Be the Obed-Edom in your neighborhood — take God’s presence home and watch God bless your house.