This article rebukes how many churchmen misuse the word "revival," and it attempts to redefine what a real revival should look like. In doing this, the author refers to the book of Habakkuk and other Scriptures, and reflects on aspects such as truth, the involvement of God, and his initiative and timing.

This article laments the manner in which churches today approach the preaching of the gospel. Either the sovereignty of God is totally disregarded, or it is so much emphasized that the task of mission becomes crippled.

Revival is God's work in his timing, based on the truth of his Word. This is what the article explains.