Gifts of the Holy Spirit: the anointing./Part 3
When we are anointed by Holy Spirit for any task He asks of us, we are given His power. A measure of His power or anointing. This is through the laying on of hands by others with similar anointing or through an encounter with Jesus. We receive a measure, not the fullness of the one anointing us. Holy Spirit will only give us what our character can carry. In other words, our character must be able to hold, carry, use and work with the Holy Spirit. If you have not allowed God the time to refine your character, and He puts the fullness of what He has on you, soon your gift would be corrupted. Why? Because the sin which so easily entangles us weights us down, and satan would that to his advantage. <><>
Any strongholds, sins or corrupted mind sets will wage war inside us and if not concord and will control our lives. We can be free of wrong mind sets and strongholds, but we are living in a fallen world and we will sin. It is what you do with that sin that changes things. If you seek God and ask for forgiveness and cleansing,He will do this, always. But if you do not acknowledge the sin, continue in that sin, this is when it leads to a wrong mind-set and a stronghold in your life. This is what will corrupt the power and gifts given to you.<><>
Gifts are given as Holy Spirit wills. Grace comes with the gift along with authority and power to use the gift to its measured ability. It is that measure which helps us use the gift. We need to operate within the parameters or measure given us. This helps to use the gifts wisely and to the extent which God has placed in you. God knows each of us, what we can and can't handle or carry. If too much power or authority is given you will crumble under the weight of it.<><>
To give an example, in II Chronicles 5 they are dedicating the temple. This is a positive way that the glory of God can come upon you and you can not stand. But think of it in the opposite. His glory is pure, righteous, holy. If this touches our sinful nature, it brings about a reaction whether it be positive or negative.<><>
I am giving you a short list of verses which I feel pertain to how we are to live and carry the power God has for each of us. These scripture will help you gain the holy righteous life needed to carry your gifts wisely and productively: Hebrews 12: 4-15
Hebrews 5:12 to -6:12
Titus 3
II Timothy 2:15-19
II Timothy 1: 6-14 ...the gifts we are given are a treasure.
Philippinas 2: 3..do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,(this includes using your gifts)
Colossinas 3:10
I Corinthians 14:1 & 12
I hope you study or meditate on these scripture and as you do may God strengthen, establish and confirm you in your gifts.<><>
My prayer for you: Many blessings to be poured out on your life, being renewed day by day, and the grace of Christ be upon you, having fellowship with the Holy Spirit, understanding the will of God. Being Kingdom minded in all you do, strengthened with His power to use you gifts wisely, overcoming evil with good, walk with strength and boldness. Being an example to all believers, putting no confidence in the flesh. May His plans and love become established in your life, ears to hear and eyes to see beyond what the world is seeing, but into the depths of true reality. amen.<><
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