D.L. MOODY AND THE FIRE OF REVIVAL

This prophetic word mirrors the life of Dwight L. Moody, the great evangelist from Illinois, whose ministry was both refined and revived by literal fire. In 1871, as Moody held meetings in Chicago, the Great Chicago Fire broke out—destroying much of the city and even his church. In that blaze, Moody lost nearly everything. Yet, as the ashes cooled, he experienced a spiritual awakening deeper than before.

Afterward, Moody encountered two women who prayed that he would receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He later testified that one day, walking down Wall Street in New York, “the fire of God fell” upon him. From that moment, his preaching carried new power. Crowds multiplied, conversions exploded, and his words carried a divine weight that transformed lives.

This mirrors the prophetic rhythm of “The Spirit is there” and “the house that fire tested.” Moody’s ministry was literally rebuilt from the ashes, just as this word speaks of building anew according to divine specifications. The call to “go slow and listen to My building instructions” recalls Moody’s own shift—from human effort to dependence on the Spirit’s power.

The fire that destroyed his building purified his calling. Like the prophetic message, Moody’s life demonstrates that when the old structure burns, God births something unshakable. The Spirit revives, the fire refines, and the voice that once said “Praise the Lord!” rises again from the ruins—stronger, brighter, and eternal.

The Spirit is there. Even now, in the midst of the confusion, revival breathes again. The Lord says, “I am reviving you.” For many have labored, many have spoken, and many have built—but the Lord now declares, “Go slow in the building with Me, and listen close to My specifications.” This new building is not like the former house. This is the house of My glory, says the Lord, where My presence will overflow and My favor will astound.

The Spirit of the Lord moves upon the waters of this generation as in the beginning. He speaks, “Let there be light,” and those who have dwelt long in weariness shall awaken to a dawn they did not expect. For I am raising up a company of those who have been hidden in the wilderness—women and men marked by intercession, humility, and holy boldness. The world will see them arise in influence and purity, for I am placing crowns on unexpected heads.

The Lord says, “This is the hour of recovery. I am sending a tidal wave of healing, restoration, and sudden building. You will birth and build simultaneously. My people, this is your harvest time!” Yet the Lord warns, “Make no mistake—witchcraft has attempted to suffocate your breath and confuse your direction.” But I, the Lord, have come to expose and scatter it. Lies, deception, and reasoning fall powerless before Me.

There shall be a shaking and a glory. The same fire that refines will also reveal. Those who have tried to live by wit, to con and persuade, will find that no cleverness can stand before divine truth. For the Word says, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” The Spirit’s command is holiness—not as a burden, but as the gateway to power.

The Lord declares, “I am not building as before. The structure of My movement is shifting. There will be sudden acceleration—provision, instruction, revelation—and you will marvel at what I have done. My presence will increase as you wait in stillness. My glory will baptize My people in awe.”

The Spirit is not a theory. He is here. He is the breath between words, the power behind praise, and the fire that will not be quenched. When the Spirit says, “Praise the Lord!” even the weary will find a new song rising within. For revival has begun again—not as man organizes, but as God ordains.

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THE HOUSE THAT FIRE TESTED

It was scarcely a week after the word of revival that the fire came. As in days past, Chicago burned, and yet one man’s faith burned brighter still. So it shall be again. The Lord says, “The fire is not your end, but your refining. What you built in the flesh will fall; what you built in the Spirit will endure.”

The Spirit whispers: “Over time, the child becomes an adult, the seed becomes a tree, and the dream becomes a kingdom.” Growth has seasons—pain, waiting, pruning—but My hand is in them all. Many of My servants cry, “I need the power!” Yet I say, the power is not withheld; it is being purified. For I am teaching My people to submit to My Word, for to submit to the Word is to submit to Me.

When your eyes are opened to see behind the lines, you will perceive My majesty. Do not despise the stretching or the hardship, for I am using it all—the opposition, the delay, the confusion—to prepare you for the unveiling of glory. My Spirit is increasing upon those who refuse compromise.

Behold, says the Lord, “I am calling out the intercessors, the builders, the dreamers. It is your harvest time. You have felt the pressure like iron upon your chest, but I am turning pressure into power.” The mountainside of your calling will be built up again. There is no reason why the entire slope of promise cannot be inhabited by My glory.

And when the people see My fire, they will remember the words of the prophet: “Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” This is the cornerstone, the foundation that stands unshaken. As the earth wobbles and kingdoms totter, My church will arise—not as an institution, but as a radiant bride.

My people shall say again, “Praise the Lord!” For the Spirit is here, the Word is alive, and the glory is returning to the house. The lifeboats are ready, the provisions are prepared, and heaven stands at attention. The command has gone forth: “Launch out!”

This is the house that fire tested. This is the people that storm could not destroy. This is the remnant who stood when others fled. To them I say, “Well done. Now build with Me, for I am among you.”