Living the gifts of of the spirit

I often sit back and watch people and being a Preacher at one time, God entrusted me with that gift of discernment, which is 1 of the gifts of the spirit spoke about in the book of 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and it says- [4] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which work all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these work that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

As a Christian you can have any of the gifts you seek GOD for, but I really don't think we are bestowed with all. Some will have the gift of healing, prophesy, laying on of hands, praying, preaching, teaching, tongues and tongue and interpretation, and then the gift of the discernment. It is my belief that the Ministers and preachers have the gift of the spirit of discernment to discern the spirits, and I guess even though I no longer Preach I still have the gift.When we met our second wife she worked with a lot of different people, and not only they but other people as well I began to tell her what kind of people they were and she couldn't see it until the things I told started coming to pass, No I am NOT Nostradamus, and I can't see or foretell the future. All I can tell about is what the spirit of GOD has showed me.

Being able to discern things in the spirit is needed to be able to keep the enemy at bay and on the run. It is one of the tools GOD bestows on His people as well as Preachers. A lot of people would think that it would be judging folk i's not, being able to discern thing makes one aware of what is going on not only in the congregation of the saints, ( Church), but the world around you. But to me it is not the gift of discernment that is the greatest, being able to lead people to Christ and they find Him as their Lord and Savior, being able to pray for the lost and GOD opening His window in Heaven and pouring out His soul convicting spirit that leads people to Christ, then its being able to teach those the word of GOD, (teaching) then feeding the people with the preaching to keep their souls nourished with not only the milk but also the meat of the word. Living in the spirit.

I believe that the gifts are to help edify the Church. Friends, there is nothing like the feeling of being able to lay hands on the sick. and the healing virtue of God, ( THE ANOINTING), begins to transmit through your body into theirs and they be healed. It is a feeling that can't be described by me. There is nothing like being a Christian in the will of GOD and he uses you for the will of the Church. I do believe that the scariest gift of all is the tongues and interpretation. Or maybe I shouldn't use the word scariest. The gift of tongues and interpretation is for the edifying of the Church in most cases. Through tongues and interpretation it can be to the Church and what GOD intends to do in its future, or it could be for someone who has been searching GOD for answers to things, or GOD speaking to an individual person. And at anytime when there is an interpretation, somehow GOD will give some type of witness, such as moving of the spirit, chill's running all over your body. Friends, when the Spirit of GOD begins to move, the devil runs. That's called living in the spirit.

A lot of people think that the Pentecostal Churches and some Full gospel churches are nuts. Some would say that dancing in the spirit, speaking in tongues are not biblical but think again even divine healing and the laying on of hands are also biblical. Its just the snake part that I don't see where they come up with. I think they who play with snakes are tempting the Lord by saying ok Lord we're going to play with these posionous snakes, now keep us safe. That is plum crazy, Jesus said while in the wilderness the 40 days and nights as satan tempted him, Jesus said, THOU SHALL NOT TEMPT THE LORD THY GOD.

Luke 10:19-20- reads this way.- Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. I guess this is where they think they have the protection of GOD to play with snakes, heck more power to them. To me the only good snake is a dead snake. Although they were given power over them in this scripture do I see anywhere where it says you can play and kiss or anything else and be safe from danger. Playing with snakes ain't living in the spirit.

But people will continue to do the crazy things they do in the name of the Lord, Matthew 7:21-23 [23] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

We can plainly see here that Jesus said just because they do these things doesn't mean I agree with what they do. I myself don't think that playing with snakes is one of the things he agrees with. Might as well call that craziness suicide. Serving GOD is fun and exciting , refreshing when you truly find the place, or Church GOD wants you at. A lot of people just die right away from not being fed the word of GOD. There are two stages you must go through tho to grow in Christ, as a babe must crawl before they walk, a babe needs the milk before the meat of the word. I will say one thing about the church I did attend for many years and it took almost to the time the pastor retired to realize this, that he was choking the babe before they had a chance to grow in Christ. Friend living in the spirit is wonderful, And I will say this in closing this blog. Try it you may like it. The word of GOD is good to the last bite, and the milk to the last drop.


Thanks again jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Isael.

What should you do, versus, What would Jesus do

Long ago I heard a song ,that has stuck in my heart and mind for all these years, (What Would You Do if Jesus Came to Your House)? If you recognize the song you'll probably know about how old I am. Thinking back to about the time the song was recorded in 1956, its kinda hard to know what the days were like back then, at the time the song hit the top 10 on the country gospel charts. A song so smooth yet so strong, it should make the mightiest of men to the weakest fall on their knees and pray. What would you do if Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two? Can we honestly say at this very moment that our house is in order? If He was to knock on our door at this very minute, would we peek out to see who it was and have to say, wait a moment I'll be right there? Or would we be able at that very moment greatly excited, full of joy and happiness , to say to our Saviour do come in?

So many times we get wrapped up so far into things we're wanting to do, we never have the time to think of things such as these. Life is short, the word of GOD says that the days of men are numbered (women also), that the next breath we take could be our last. We have no promise of tomorrow. Do you ever take the time to talk to GOD? Most would say yes to the question, which is great. Yeah, I pray for this, I pray for that, matter of fact I just got through praying for Bro. Bob and Sister Shirley, just a few minutes ago. I prayed for the people of the world, our President, my church, and my friend's dog, also my family. That is great also, the Bible says pray without ceasing, constantly let there be praise coming from your mouth, your being. But wait you forgot to do 1 thing, 1 thing that is as important as the rest, did you take the time to pray for yourself, your well being, and where you stand with God?

Some may at this time, be thinking what has this to do with if Jesus came to your house? WWJD verses wsyd? Is your house in order? The first thing so many times people thinks this is in reference to the earthly home in which you dwell, but what about the house where the Spirit or Holy Ghost dwells? As we run around in our every day home, we clean, we sweep, we mop, and make sure the dishes are done, rush, rush, rush. Wow, after all that I can see why we have no time to do anything else. We're to dizzy to do anything for a while, so we sit down and we are through for the day. Again I ask, what about the house the Spirit dwells in?
Have you today made time to clean it out? Have you taken the time today to ask God to remove the trash your mind's accumulated while watching that vain empty smut filled movie you watched last night? Have you taken the time today to say to God, wipe the filth from mine eyes? Have you today asked God to remove the tarnish from thine heart for listening and laughing at the sad and tasteless joke that made you laugh? Did you ask Jesus to cleanse you with hyssop's a very expensive ointment?

Brother and Sister, when it comes to WWJD verses wsyd, we lose hands down. The word of God tell us that we must strive for perfection. What does perfection mean? Well let's see, (perfection is a state of being without flaw or defect). Jesus is without defect and flaw. Only 1 time did He lose His temper, that was when they made His Father's house a den of thieves and robbers. He got angry the Word said, but sinned not. But He was forgiven of that, the very night He went into the garden, knowing the day was near, knelt on His knees wept and prayed so hard that his sweat turned to blood. If that's not love, We need to find time in our everyday life to set our houses in order, so if that day should come, that Jesus shows up at our door without warning, unexpectedly, we won't have to run hide the magazines and put out the Bible, or even change the channel. I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, I'm just trying to get you to see, how we should be , if that moment should happen to you or me. That Jesus shows up at our doorstep.

Do you start your morning by rolling off the side of your bed , starting your day with a prayer? If ya didn't, don't feel bad, most don't. It has been brought to my attention from people, (Christians --- children of God), that starting their day with a prayer had helped and helps them make it through the wicked day they face before them. Do you start your day with a cup of coffee and breakfast, before you do anything else? Have you really looked around your house , to see if your house is Christ like, Christ suitable? Are there more books and magazines laying around than there are Bibles? Is your TV set on Good Morning Oklahoma or is it still showing HBO or Showtime, no holds barred smut? Did you say before all this, good morning God the Father, I love You and cherish You, help me to except this day and whatever that may come my way?

Well, Jesus is at this very moment preparing His home for you. He doesn't have to put away the books or magazines, He doesn't even have to turn the channel, He doesn't have to clean, sweep, or mop because in His house all thing are cleansed and well.

What would Jesus do? He'll be waiting on you at the door with open arm's , waiting for that 1 call, that 1 prayer, as you start your day. He's been there for you even though, you cannot see Him, you cannot feel Him, He's there waiting, (WWJD? He'll do His part).wswd (our part) God's will should be our will but our will is NOT God's will. We can't be Christ but we can be Christ like.

I'm not a great author of this, or the word of God, I just hope that some of the things I write in these blogs will help someone. Maybe someone that is broken, tired and worn. Just a little something to pick them up when their down and out. WWJD? Now what will you do? For Jesus truly is the Word, the Way, and theLife.

Today, I truly hope this blog touched someone's heart.

You know the word of GOD says that no man can come to the Father less the Spirit of God draws him. We must always remember that there are two spirits in the world, the Spirit of God and the spirit of satan. Be not deceived, not everything that is done in the church, is done of GOD. Beware there are many wolves in sheep's clothing. Pray and seek, if you feel the Lord tugging at your heart's door kneel and pray to the Father to forgive you, your sins. He is true to forgive. Then seek a church in which you believe God is leading you to. Choose not the first church that is beautiful, has beautiful words and eloquent speechs. Choose to let God lead you, lead not you yourself.