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Sometimes we tend to complicate such simple truths like the fact that "speaking in tongues is for every believer in Jesus Christ as Lord". First of all, Jesus Christ came to earth in the form of a human being in order to introduce us to our ability to be able to use spiritual power and authority on earth. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in Eden they lost the priviledge of dominion. They gave it to the devil. (That's why Jesus had to die on the cross. God would only accept a pure sacrifice as atonement.) Jesus took it from him and gave it back to us. Romans 8 However, because it's new to us, we need(ed) a tutor. So Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit as our tutor to fix the problem. The problem was that, as long as Jesus was in the earth in physical form, HE was the only person who was enabled by the Holy Spirit. HE had to leave in order for us to receive enablement. John 16 The Holy Spirit enables humans to access the supernatural power of God. This allows us to:
Communicate with God effectively.
Gain wisdom, understanding and solutions for everyday challenges.
Use the power and authority God gives to every believer.
Overcome the world. i.e. represent the greatest power on earth.
Live fearlessly.
Manipulate the atmosphere.
Speaking in tongues is a spiritual experience. It is when a believer is enabled to speak in an unknown language for the sake of edification. It can be self edification or that of other person(s). The person speaking the language has never been formally taught the language. It is the Holy Spirit that gives the enablement. 1 Corinthians 14 Speaking in tongues can manifest itself in different forms such as at Pentecost when the disciples were in Jerusalem in the upper room. Acts 2. Or when Peter was speaking to the gentiles at Cornelius's house in Acts 10. Or when Paul was speaking to the jewish believers in Ephesus about the baptism of the Holy Spirit in Acts 19 Sometimes we are just the vehicle. The Holy Spirit advocates to God on our behalf in our weakness and about things we know nothing about. God's thoughts and ways are far more higher than ours. Other times, there's prophecy when God sends a message through one believer and the revelation/ interpretation through another.
Speaking in tongues is empowerment. It was a norm for the believers during the time of the apostles. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul had to admonish the saints by letting them know that it was not a competitive gift. Love was what was imperative, not speaking in tongues nor the gift of prophecy. When a believer accepts Jesus Christ as his/her Lord and Savior God gives them the Holy Spirit as a companion/ tutor to teach them about the kingdom of God. Just as physical baptism is an outward show of a believer's allegiance to God, so too is 'spiritual baptism' as an allegiance to the Kingdom of God. Speaking in tongues is a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, like a ring is a sign of marriage. What is important is your commitment, covenance and faithfulness to its laws. It is the vows that make the union, not the ring. As we seek to know and understand the Kingdom of God; the Holy Spirit will reveal it to us. And one of the instruments which He uses, is the gift of tongues. The end goal is not the gift, but the giver. Jesus came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly.
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Not everyone can relate to having grown up with a father, nor even having a father who acted like one. Unfortunately that's the truth for most. But the fact that some people have never experienced snow doesn't mean that snow doesn't exist. Thank God that HE didn't leave one of the most influential human roles to chance. HE himself decided to be our perfect example to compare all others to. So if we ever are curious about what fatherhood entails we just have to look to how God has demonstrated HIS attributes to us. Here are a few of those:
1. Source - a father is a source. He provides the seed for an embryo to be developed.
2. Provider - he works so that his family's needs are met economically.
3. Protector - his wife and children depend on him for security from danger.
4. Patriarch - he leaves a legacy for his children and other generations that follow.
5. Positive - he is driven by finding solutions to familial problems.
6. Support - even when he disagrees with your actions, he will always support your positive growth and development.
7.Resourceful - he always has ideas and solutions to problems that you could never imagine.
8. Safe - you can always rest in his presence.
Genesis 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Man was the last thing God created. 2 Peter 1 HE made sure that everything that we would need for life and godliness were prepared for us in advance of our arrival. John 1 All things that were made were made by HIM, and without HIM wasn't anything made that was made.
Psalm 23 Because God is our Creator, HE knows exactly what we need for sustenance and development. HE has created each of us with a unique purpose and destiny; and equipped us with all that we will need to accomplish both. Jeremiah 1 HIS plans for each of us is to give us a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29
Life comes with many challenges. Each season has its own list of obstacles and ditches of all sorts. Sometimes it's like a complete maize, and we need the guidance of an expert to help us navigate the best path. God is consistent in HIS protection of HIS people. 2 Samuel 22 Sometimes our enemies are disguised as our friends and we need help to know the difference between the two. Sometimes God has to rescue us from ourselves. Proverbs 14 Ever since Adam and Eve sinned God promised mankind that HE would send a Saviour Genesis 3. From Abraham all the way to Malachi God has been faithful to HIS promises to HIS people. Deuteronomy 28. HE has led them through history to a point when they could be reconciled to HIS original plan of peace, joy, love and unity with HIM. Isaiah 53
Inspite of their continual disobedience and worship of foreign gods, etc... God's attitude has been one of forgiveness and blessings. 2 Chronicles 7 Abram was human just like us, and got it wrong a couple of times. God remained on his side and goaded him to do the right thing of eventually trusting HIS Word. Genesis 12 God was patient with HIM up until the very end. When he lied about his wife, obeyed his wife and slept with his helper etc... But in the end we saw growth and transformation when he was willing to sacrifice Isaac. He trusted God to provide a sacrifice instead of his son. Genesis 22 God's ulterior motive is reconciliation to a people who trust in HIS Word. HE is always faithful.
Everything that we have and have access to come from God. Job 38 God doesn't consult us when HE'S making HIS laws or precepts, or whatever. Psalm 135 HIS ways and thoughts are far much higher than ours. Isaiah 55 Eyes have not seen nor ears heard, nor has it entered into the hearts of man what God has prepared for those that love HIM. 1 Corinthians 2 HIS love for us is everlasting. HE is eternal and HE exists outside of space and time. God created time. What HE has said to one man applies to all of mankind. Our carnal mind cannot comprehend nor interpret HIS ways except by the help of the Holy Spirit which Jesus introduced to us. John 15
Now God demonstrates HIS love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5 We can rest assured that God cares about everything about us. When we are weak, HE is strong. Psalm 46 There is absolutely nothing that can separate us from HIS love except our rejection of HIM. Romans 8 Even then, as our creator HE understands our frailty. HE makes provision for us and leads us to repentance via the tutorship of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our spiritual teachers who helps us to embrace and appreciate the loving nature of a God who needs nothing, yet gives us everything, even HIS only son. HE trust us with HIS most prized possession, the Messiah - Jesus Christ. John 3 We are the apple of HIS eyes. And when we are able to confide in and surrender to HIM like David did, then we will truly experience the love of a father, Our Father the Almighty God. Psalm 17
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Man is a Spirit with a body, not the other way around....
God created mankind before HE formed man. In Genesis 1 God first created everything that mankind would need before HE created mankind. In fact, mankind i.e. male and female were the last 'things' God created before HE rested. God said, "let us make man in our own image and likeness. God is a Spirit. So if HE created us in HIS image and likeness, that means HE created a Spirit. God did this on the sixth day. On the seventh day God rested. Then after that in Genesis 2 sometime after, God formed man from the ground and woman from man's ribs. God created mankind before HE gave us a body. We existed before we had a body.
It is extremely important that we as humans understand God's intentions when HE created us. God is always purpose driven. HE does absolutely nothing without a motive. A spirit is more powerful than a body. But a spirit needs a body in which to act. It's like cooking a meal. You need the pot to put the ingredients in, in order for the meal to be prepared. The meal has to be prepared in some kind of cookware. The body represents the cookware. Some meals are delicious and healthy while others taste awful and are unhealthy, even poisonous. The good meals are angels and the bad meals are demons.
Angels are spirits that are subject to the leadership of the Heavenly Father. While demons are angels who refused to be ruled by God. Instead they followed satan and were disobedient to God; hence God kicked them out of heaven. When Adam disobeyed God he gave his permission to rule the earth over to satan and his demons. Only people who take back their authority are not governed by the devil. Angels exists in the earth to defend and protect people who are surrendered to God's leadership. The Holy Spirit is God's assigned governor to HIS people in the earth. John 14 HE is the spirit with the most authority on earth. HE dictates the will of the Heavenly Father in the earth. HE is a part of the triune God. HE knows exactly what the Heavenly Father wants done in the earth and how it should be done. HE guides and instructs humans in their submission to the will of God in their individual lives. HE is God. John 16 HE is a 'person' not a thing. HE has emotions. Ephesians 4 HE has a role. The more we understand that we are unable to be victorious in our lives without the help of the Spirit, the more subdued we will become. Humans are like pawns, either dominated by the spirit of God or the spirit of demons. You can tell which spirit governs a man by the way he operates. Like a tree, there are fruits. Galatians 5 The good news is that God has given every single human the power to dominate every spirit in the earth. We choose the level of power they have in us or through us. God is always in control. We just have to submit to HIS Lordship over whatever circumstance we face. Jesus brought the formula!
PICTURE THIS: The significance of The Holy Spirit is to colonize the earth with the government of heaven. It's like when Europe dominated the West Indies with colonization in the 17th century. The houses, dress code, businesses, schools, language etc... reflected what was done in the 'motherland'. French colonies spoke french, english colonies spoke english and spanish colonies spoke spanish. So too heaven has a language, business and lifestyle that the Holy Spirit is responsible for transferring and maintaining in the earth. HE is the governor assigned by the Heavenly Father to dictate in the earth. Jesus when HE came to earth in human form was full of the Holy Spirit. The only problem was, HE was the only one full of HIM. One Of Jesus' major responsibilities was to prepare us properly for the arrival of the Holy Spirit in our lives. HE was an example of how to submit and co-exist with the Holy Spirit in us. Luke 4 Each man has his own spirit, but he has to submit to the rulership of the Holy Spirit simultaneously. The Holy Spirit helps us with understanding and wisdom. HE brings revelation for how to attempt to resolve our day to day issues. Without HIM we cannot please God. John 4 In order to live fulfilled lives we need to live in purpose. God created each life with a purpose, for a unique destiny. We can't know what that really is without revelation. There's no way to know and understand what the King is saying without being introduced by someone who has been in HIS Presence. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal himself to you. HE knows what you were created to do.
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WORSHIP:
LET THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAD YOU INTO YOUR UNIQUE DESTINY!
