Slain in the spirit?
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Discernment Folks --
If you have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ---ask for Discernment it is a GIFT of the Holy Spirit ----but you need to ASK for it ----it does not come to you automatically -----you need to pray and ASK for it ---Very important to have -----when you go into Church settings today -------
If you have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ---ask for Discernment it is a GIFT of the Holy Spirit ----but you need to ASK for it ----it does not come to you automatically -----you need to pray and ASK for it ---Very important to have -----when you go into Church settings today -------
But the issue is do you know the difference between the voice and discernment of God compared to your own beliefs and thoughts?
Discernment Folks --
If you have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ---ask for Discernment it is a GIFT of the Holy Spirit ----but you need to ASK for it ----it does not come to you automatically -----you need to pray and ASK for it ---Very important to have -----when you go into Church settings today -------
If you have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ---ask for Discernment it is a GIFT of the Holy Spirit ----but you need to ASK for it ----it does not come to you automatically -----you need to pray and ASK for it ---Very important to have -----when you go into Church settings today -------
To be honest I am not sure we have discussed that much together if we have I don't remember I have not the best memory but one thing I am sure plenty of people can say about me even those who dislike me is that I am pretty open about things that actually sometimes gets me under arrows but I just only know to speak my heart what you see is what you get with me.
I don't expect people to believe me about this stuff I can be as honest as I can but all I can do is is that
I don't expect people to believe me about this stuff I can be as honest as I can but all I can do is is that
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I'm a little late in this thread, but I have some advice.
When unsure about any manifestation of the Spirit, always ask yourself... What was the purpose of that? Does anyone leave with a real change?
Jesus wouldn't send the Holy Spirit unto us to simply shake us up or knock us down without leaving a permanent change.
God is a God of PURPOSE.
No one of the Trinity puts on a show for us. God is not an entertainer.
That said, I have witnessed times where His people got beside themselves & the Holy Spirit still did a work in God's house in spite of it.
Now you say, how can that happen? It's simple.
EVERY move of God happens by His grace. We don't deserve it. There doesn't need to be a perfect attitude in His house or a perfect service because if that was necessary, it would NEVER happen.
When Jesus was doing miracles in the multitudes, remember how many times He cast out devils. In spite of demon-possessed people present, Jesus could still do what He needed to do.
And He still does.
When unsure about any manifestation of the Spirit, always ask yourself... What was the purpose of that? Does anyone leave with a real change?
Jesus wouldn't send the Holy Spirit unto us to simply shake us up or knock us down without leaving a permanent change.
God is a God of PURPOSE.
No one of the Trinity puts on a show for us. God is not an entertainer.
That said, I have witnessed times where His people got beside themselves & the Holy Spirit still did a work in God's house in spite of it.
Now you say, how can that happen? It's simple.
EVERY move of God happens by His grace. We don't deserve it. There doesn't need to be a perfect attitude in His house or a perfect service because if that was necessary, it would NEVER happen.
When Jesus was doing miracles in the multitudes, remember how many times He cast out devils. In spite of demon-possessed people present, Jesus could still do what He needed to do.
And He still does.
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I'm a little late in this thread, but I have some advice.
When unsure about any manifestation of the Spirit, always ask yourself... What was the purpose of that? Does anyone leave with a real change?
Jesus wouldn't send the Holy Spirit unto us to simply shake us up or knock us down without leaving a permanent change.
God is a God of PURPOSE.
No one of the Trinity puts on a show for us. God is not an entertainer.
That said, I have witnessed times where His people got beside themselves & the Holy Spirit still did a work in God's house in spite of it.
Now you say, how can that happen? It's simple.
EVERY move of God happens by His grace. We don't deserve it. There doesn't need to be a perfect attitude in His house or a perfect service because if that was necessary, it would NEVER happen.
When Jesus was doing miracles in the multitudes, remember how many times He cast out devils. In spite of demon-possessed people present, Jesus could still do what He needed to do.
And He still does.
When unsure about any manifestation of the Spirit, always ask yourself... What was the purpose of that? Does anyone leave with a real change?
Jesus wouldn't send the Holy Spirit unto us to simply shake us up or knock us down without leaving a permanent change.
God is a God of PURPOSE.
No one of the Trinity puts on a show for us. God is not an entertainer.
That said, I have witnessed times where His people got beside themselves & the Holy Spirit still did a work in God's house in spite of it.
Now you say, how can that happen? It's simple.
EVERY move of God happens by His grace. We don't deserve it. There doesn't need to be a perfect attitude in His house or a perfect service because if that was necessary, it would NEVER happen.
When Jesus was doing miracles in the multitudes, remember how many times He cast out devils. In spite of demon-possessed people present, Jesus could still do what He needed to do.
And He still does.
So it wasnt just for me it was for everyone who saw it.
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Thank you for sharing your experience.
I have personally had similar experiences twice. Both times I was overwhelmed and fell at the laying on of hands in prayer. The first time I fell forward and the other backward. Both times the experience happened without any warning. And I never second guessed that it was the strong spiritual presence of God that overwhelmed my body.
I believe at least two accounts reveal the experience is biblical:
“They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.” (John 18:5-6)
“At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.” (Acts 26:13-14)
Also, the author of the following website makes great points:
https://www.davidhernandezministries.com/blogarchive/is-being-slain-in-the-spirit-biblical
I have personally had similar experiences twice. Both times I was overwhelmed and fell at the laying on of hands in prayer. The first time I fell forward and the other backward. Both times the experience happened without any warning. And I never second guessed that it was the strong spiritual presence of God that overwhelmed my body.
I believe at least two accounts reveal the experience is biblical:
“They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.” (John 18:5-6)
“At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.” (Acts 26:13-14)
Also, the author of the following website makes great points:
https://www.davidhernandezministries.com/blogarchive/is-being-slain-in-the-spirit-biblical
There is a much-needed caveat on that statement:
Experience should not be the only or primary tool we use to interpret Scripture.
We should, however, consider our experience when interpreting Scripture. A "text-only" interpretation can be quite wacky, whereas an interpretation based on all available evidence including experience is more likely to be sound.
Experience should not be the only or primary tool we use to interpret Scripture.
We should, however, consider our experience when interpreting Scripture. A "text-only" interpretation can be quite wacky, whereas an interpretation based on all available evidence including experience is more likely to be sound.