Free In The Spirit
by PJ
Many desire to move in the gifts of the Spirit but have never been able to do so. There are many who don't understand the life of being lead by the Spirit of G-d but desire it with all their hearts. G-d has a lot for us as we continue to grow in Him.
Ephesians 5:15-21 (AMP) says, "15Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
16Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is. 18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit. 19Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices [and instruments] and making melody with all your heart to the Lord, 20At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. 21Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)."
I believe all Spirit-filled Believers desire to walk in the wisdom of G-d. There have been a number of times in my life when I have wanted or needed to know the will of G-d and I needed specific direction and I would search my Bible for a verse that would speak to me and reveal G-d's will to me. There have been times when I have heard G-d's voice speak to me through impressions and sometimes what I call day visions, like watching a movie. Other times I've waited upon the L-rd until He finally spoke. But one of the best things I have ever learned has been how to interpret tongues.
As a Spirit-filled Believer who speaks in tongues, I have learned that I can speak to G-d in tongues and He understands me. But I have also found out He can speak back to me in those tongues and I can interpret them. Dr. Oral Roberts has done this for years and it's amazing what the Spirit of the L-rd is speaking back to us through our heavenly language. It's absolutely amazing.
The Bible says to be filled with the Spirit, not drunk with wine. Speak to yourself in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Make melody in your heart to the L-rd. In joy we often brush against the divine and the Spirit of Prophecy falls. Suddenly we know what to do. Ever had that experience? It's come during a time of praise and worship.
Have you ever considered a drunkard? A drunkard seemingly has no problems. He doesn't care about tomorrow. He has no burdens and no cares, even if it's an illusion. The Spirit-filled Believer who casts his cares on the L-rd can truly live carefree. A drunkard will give you everything he has. A person drunk in the Spirit is free to give whatever the L-rd tells him to give.
We should be in a state of constantly being filled in the Spirit. It's not enough just to fill up once a day...it should be a continual flow. It's a daily process to satisfy the thirst of your spirit. All through the Book of Acts (P'yilut Hashaliachim) the Apostles were being "filled with the Spirit." It means that they constantly continued to drink and the infilling of the Spirit was a constant process.
How do we maintain the fullness of the Spirit of G-d? By singing, giving thanks, submitting to one another. We should exhort and encourage ourselves in the L-rd. Have you ever sang in the Spirit? Singing in the Spirit is a very wonderful thing to do because it's fresh. As Believers we should never have blue days. We should never be whipped or defeated..but we should be singing and shouting every day of our lives all the way to victory.
G-d is looking for worshipers, not workers. If He can find someone to worship Him, that person will come to a place of freedom and victory because worship will bring that person into the very presence of the L-rd. In the Presence of the L-rd there is fullness of joy. When you get full of G-d's joy you have the strength to do whatever He wants you to do.
Acts (P'yilut Hashaliachim) 15:16 AMP says, "16After this I will come back, and will rebuild the house of David, which has fallen; I will rebuild its [very] ruins, and I will set it up again" What is G-d talking about? The tabernacle of praise. That is what G-d is restoring today. Singing, clapping, shouting, dancing, running, jumping, praising the L-rd every way possible happen as G-d restores the tabernacle of praise. The sooner we line up with this, the more blessing is going to come into our lives.
I am always telling my congregation and I will tell you also, if you are having problems with ha'satan/satan....the fastest way to get rid of him is to start praising G-d. Loud praise causes ha'satan/satan to run away. Loudness is related to authority. The only thing ha'satan/satan understands is force.....supernatural force aka Ruach Ha'Kodesh/Holy Spirit.
The Bible tell us that we are an army and an army is NOT passive. When you are in trouble, learn to reach down on the inside of you and let the power of G-d come out through praise. When you break forth into crying aloud and singing to G-d, you break spiritual barrenness.
When we are singing and giving thanks unto G-d, it becomes easier to submit to one another. Speaking and singing unto the L-rd will break bondage and enable people to walk in love. People who don't give thanks to G-d often stay in a rebellious and self-centered state.
I encourage you today to start speaking and praising and singing to G-d and watch how Ruach Ha'Kodesh/Holy Spirit starts to increase your life. You will break through in many areas as you begin encouraging yourself in the L-rd and making melody in your heart. At the end is your victory!
“Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible."
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