The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
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Renouncing is “saying NO” and you can say NO to Satan in as many ways as you can think <strong>of</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n be sure to move on to <strong>the</strong> third R, Reclaim.<br />
Reclaim<br />
When James tells us to “Resist <strong>the</strong> devil’ he also admonishes us to “Submit yourselves to God .<br />
. . come near to God and he will come near to you” (Jas. 4:7,8). Reclaiming is saying to God, “I<br />
give this whole area <strong>of</strong> my life to you (Name <strong>the</strong> item that you have written down. If it is an<br />
emotion, say “my emotions.” If it is in <strong>the</strong> area <strong>of</strong> your sexuality, say “my sexuality.” Or, if it is a<br />
happening from <strong>the</strong> past, you can say “my memories.”) I give it to you. I love you and I want to<br />
belong to you, body, soul, and spirit. I want you to be Lord in this area <strong>of</strong> my life. I cannot handle<br />
it, but you can, so I give it to you.” If it is a sin, confess it and ask Jesus to forgive you. If it is a sin<br />
that has already been confessed, but Satan keeps throwing it back at you, you may need to<br />
specifically verbalize that you receive God’s forgiveness. 78<br />
Getting Help<br />
Some find <strong>the</strong> Three R’s very difficult to do <strong>the</strong>mselves. If you do, finding a friend to do it with<br />
might help. Often we think that we out to be able to come to God all by ourselves to get <strong>the</strong> help<br />
we need. Some people may be able to do that, but actually God does not mind when we need a<br />
friend, a prayer partner, a sister, or a bro<strong>the</strong>r. In fact, <strong>the</strong> Bible says, “If two <strong>of</strong> you on earth agree<br />
about anything you pray for, it will be done . . . by my Fa<strong>the</strong>r in heaven” (Mt. 18:19). See what<br />
works best for you. 79<br />
<strong>The</strong> Three R’s may seem so simple, just a formula, and you may think, “It cannot possibly<br />
help.” Actually, it is applying God’s truth in your life, and it is a pattern affirmed again and again in<br />
Scripture. It is spiritually very powerful. 80<br />
CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WITH THIS GIFT<br />
l. Faith for <strong>the</strong> supernatural.<br />
2. Deep trust in God to do <strong>the</strong> impossible.<br />
3. Belief in God to heal <strong>the</strong> sick, to deliver <strong>the</strong> distressed, to free <strong>the</strong> possessed (by demons).<br />
4. Available as an instrument <strong>of</strong> God’s supernatural change in lives.<br />
5. Often does not know what is happening when he is stirred by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong> to do<br />
something but things happen when he responds to God’s leading.<br />
6. Used by God as a channel <strong>of</strong> His powerful works that transcend ordinary and<br />
natural methods and ways.<br />
7. Great concern for <strong>the</strong> display <strong>of</strong> God’s power which testifies to His greatness<br />
and majesty.