And you shall be clothed with power from above. There has been only one time where I have really felt this manifested in my life. It came out of a time of surrender, travail, and tarrying before the throne. Several Years ago I went to Africa on a mission trip. I realized how weak my labors and endeavors really where.
I decided that I could no longer live for Jesus with out Jesus powerfully manifested in my life. This thrusted me into an intense desire to know him. 3 days 3 nights, no sleep, no food. constant prayer, and silent meditation. By the end of the third day it felt like my spirit was going to explode, Jeremiah said Fire shut up in my bones. I could not remain silent, that day we went hut to hut, Jesus Gave me direct words of knowledge that pierced every single persons heart.
Miraculous Healings. Not just the I have a head ache can you pray for me prayers. I am talking about stage 97 arthritis that has every extremity bent backwards agonizing pain, compassion I never knew flooded my heart. I cannot Begin to describe the sweetness of the communion or the authority of my petitions, something became unlocked.
The glory Lifted, I was so overwhelmed by this power flowing out of me. I took my eyes off of Jesus and began to sink just like Peter. I have not given myself to the Lord in such a radical way since then. Even though there has been a constant beckoning, a still small voice to draw near.
Gone are the days of culturally acceptable Christianity, No longer will I live in fear of man or there perceptions of my spirituality. No longer will I fear being labeled a mystic or zealot. Just as God spoke to Moses, he wants to speak to me. Face to Face, I count everything else as lost except that of KNOWING GOD.
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