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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Diana Katona's.......to be empowered: Gifts of the Spirit: living by the Spirit or fle...
Diana Katona's.......to be empowered: Gifts of the Spirit: living by the Spirit or fle...: Gifts of the Spirit: living by the Spirit or flesh..... Having a life with supernatural encounters, has to be one lead by the S...
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Gifts of the Spirit: living by the Spirit or flesh.....
Having a life with supernatural encounters, has to be one lead by the Spirit. Romans 8: 13...if you are living according to the flesh, you must die, but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Verse 5 teaches us that those who live according to the flesh set their mind on the things of the flesh, but those who are living according to the Spirit the things of the Spirit.<><
When we walk by the Spirit and the Spirit of God dwells in us a door to the supernatural is opened. We will experience a depth never before encounter. This is also the place His gifts operate. The gifts of the Spirit can operate by the flesh. Workings done by the flesh profit flesh rewards ( Romans 8 and Gal. 6 ) Colossians 3 is teaching us to put on our new self, setting our minds on things above, the supernatural or Kingdom way of living. Put on our new man, and put aside evil practices, such as guile and deceit, anger, wrath, malice, slander and the like, you will be renewed. As the renewal process takes place, we put on love, peace, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, and humility. As we say yes to Holy Spirit our gifts will become stronger and the influence of the flesh diminishes. We all have the gifts, even when not walking with Christ, but there is fleshly influence with them. So they do not operate quite how God intended, in-till the time we allow God access to our spirits and He shapes and molds us with our gifts purified. <><
The gift of prophecy is one example. In the unsaved person, this shows up in Horoscopes, or phone a psychic, or a walk in psychic business. This is corrupted by the prince of this world, satan. Prophecy from this source can be correct in what is said, but the spirit behind it is evil and if you believe the word, I can guarantee curses and bad things will start to come into your life. These operate out of the spirit realm as well, but by a dark spirit.<><
The foundation or the root of where the gift operate from is vitally important. There is good and evil, right and wrong. Choosing to use good and seeking the right source for your gifts will bring the Kingdom of Heaven on earth and open up blind eyes to the truth and light. <><
The goal here is to remove all fleshly influence from our lives, from our walk with God. Those who have said to God, renew a right spirit in me and every false way, are the ones who will excel in the gifts. Ephesians 6: 12 teaches us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces in heavenly places. These "spiritual places" are in the second heaven. This is between us and the third heaven, which is where Christ dwells. We are on earth, satan and his demons come from the second heaven but move about on earth. The third heaven, where Christ, and the heavenly angels dwell, but they too come down to earth when man calls out to them or doors are opened and there is a need for them. Holy Spirit dwells in each person who believes in Christ and is walking with Him and wants a holy righteous life style. The Holy Spirit will not make anyone accept His presence. He does not force His will upon others. When we surrender our will, our life to Him and He comes upon us and dwells inside, this is when He becomes our guide and Helper( John 14).
It is from this place of surrender, that our hearts and lives are transformed and His gifts are manifested through His Spirit in our walk. Other wise, the gifts are manifested through our dark corrupted spirits. <>< This is where the verse at the beginning of this teaching comes in. What is done by the flesh, reaps the flesh and profits us nothing. I know it seems like there are a lot of deeds, activities, music, plays, sports, whole life styles lived by the flesh. There is nothing wrong with enjoying this beautiful world God made for us to enjoy, but it is what is done with it. You can see the effects of man's miss-use, corruption and degradation showing on this earth. This is because God has not been invited into the situation. He is removed from equation, this is a prime example of what it looks like when things are done by the flesh and not by the Spirit. You see the effects with your eyes, now apply this inward, toward our spirits and how it looks manifested in the spirit realm. The pollution, the degradation done to us and the invisible realm as well. This is what is meant by the flesh. This also has an effect on anyone around us. Nothing done good or bad right or wrong, effects only the one preforming the act.<><
So, as we seek Holy Spirit, asking for His gifts, lets also ask for a clean heart and a pure Spirit with which to use these gifts......<><
Between now and the next teaching study Romans 8 and Ephesians 2 and Galatians 5. These chapters will give you understanding on the flesh and spirit filled life style.
Part three of this teaching will be on how to use the gifts and the effect they have on the holder and the receiver......in the mean time. Declare this over your life.....may Gods face shine upon me and give me peace, may His Sprit guide me, may I be lead away from evil and temptation and have an angelic encounter and God dreams in the night. teach me , right from wrong, good from evil.so I will know truth and walk in freedom .. amen
Diana.....<><
Having a life with supernatural encounters, has to be one lead by the Spirit. Romans 8: 13...if you are living according to the flesh, you must die, but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Verse 5 teaches us that those who live according to the flesh set their mind on the things of the flesh, but those who are living according to the Spirit the things of the Spirit.<><
When we walk by the Spirit and the Spirit of God dwells in us a door to the supernatural is opened. We will experience a depth never before encounter. This is also the place His gifts operate. The gifts of the Spirit can operate by the flesh. Workings done by the flesh profit flesh rewards ( Romans 8 and Gal. 6 ) Colossians 3 is teaching us to put on our new self, setting our minds on things above, the supernatural or Kingdom way of living. Put on our new man, and put aside evil practices, such as guile and deceit, anger, wrath, malice, slander and the like, you will be renewed. As the renewal process takes place, we put on love, peace, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, and humility. As we say yes to Holy Spirit our gifts will become stronger and the influence of the flesh diminishes. We all have the gifts, even when not walking with Christ, but there is fleshly influence with them. So they do not operate quite how God intended, in-till the time we allow God access to our spirits and He shapes and molds us with our gifts purified. <><
The gift of prophecy is one example. In the unsaved person, this shows up in Horoscopes, or phone a psychic, or a walk in psychic business. This is corrupted by the prince of this world, satan. Prophecy from this source can be correct in what is said, but the spirit behind it is evil and if you believe the word, I can guarantee curses and bad things will start to come into your life. These operate out of the spirit realm as well, but by a dark spirit.<><
The foundation or the root of where the gift operate from is vitally important. There is good and evil, right and wrong. Choosing to use good and seeking the right source for your gifts will bring the Kingdom of Heaven on earth and open up blind eyes to the truth and light. <><
The goal here is to remove all fleshly influence from our lives, from our walk with God. Those who have said to God, renew a right spirit in me and every false way, are the ones who will excel in the gifts. Ephesians 6: 12 teaches us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces in heavenly places. These "spiritual places" are in the second heaven. This is between us and the third heaven, which is where Christ dwells. We are on earth, satan and his demons come from the second heaven but move about on earth. The third heaven, where Christ, and the heavenly angels dwell, but they too come down to earth when man calls out to them or doors are opened and there is a need for them. Holy Spirit dwells in each person who believes in Christ and is walking with Him and wants a holy righteous life style. The Holy Spirit will not make anyone accept His presence. He does not force His will upon others. When we surrender our will, our life to Him and He comes upon us and dwells inside, this is when He becomes our guide and Helper( John 14).
It is from this place of surrender, that our hearts and lives are transformed and His gifts are manifested through His Spirit in our walk. Other wise, the gifts are manifested through our dark corrupted spirits. <>< This is where the verse at the beginning of this teaching comes in. What is done by the flesh, reaps the flesh and profits us nothing. I know it seems like there are a lot of deeds, activities, music, plays, sports, whole life styles lived by the flesh. There is nothing wrong with enjoying this beautiful world God made for us to enjoy, but it is what is done with it. You can see the effects of man's miss-use, corruption and degradation showing on this earth. This is because God has not been invited into the situation. He is removed from equation, this is a prime example of what it looks like when things are done by the flesh and not by the Spirit. You see the effects with your eyes, now apply this inward, toward our spirits and how it looks manifested in the spirit realm. The pollution, the degradation done to us and the invisible realm as well. This is what is meant by the flesh. This also has an effect on anyone around us. Nothing done good or bad right or wrong, effects only the one preforming the act.<><
So, as we seek Holy Spirit, asking for His gifts, lets also ask for a clean heart and a pure Spirit with which to use these gifts......<><
Between now and the next teaching study Romans 8 and Ephesians 2 and Galatians 5. These chapters will give you understanding on the flesh and spirit filled life style.
Part three of this teaching will be on how to use the gifts and the effect they have on the holder and the receiver......in the mean time. Declare this over your life.....may Gods face shine upon me and give me peace, may His Sprit guide me, may I be lead away from evil and temptation and have an angelic encounter and God dreams in the night. teach me , right from wrong, good from evil.so I will know truth and walk in freedom .. amen
Diana.....<><
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Diana Katona's.......to be empowered: Gifts of the SpiritPart One Spiritual Gifts : ov...
Diana Katona's.......to be empowered: Gifts of the SpiritPart One
Spiritual Gifts : ov...: Gifts of the Spirit Part One Spiritual Gifts : over-view In I Cor. 12: 4-11 is teaching us there are a variety of gifts and w...
Spiritual Gifts : ov...: Gifts of the Spirit Part One Spiritual Gifts : over-view In I Cor. 12: 4-11 is teaching us there are a variety of gifts and w...
Gifts of the Spirit
Part One
Spiritual Gifts : over-view
In I Cor. 12: 4-11 is teaching us there are a variety of gifts and we are each given one or many. The Holy Spirit is the one who distributes these gifts. I believe He distributes these according to our personalities, our calling and our destinies. Gifts are essential to live an abundant, spirit filled life. Gifts give us knowledge and deepen our understanding of the supernatural world. Discernment, gives us insight into the realm where the angels, both good and evil dwell and allows us to move with them or remove them from our lives. This gives us knowledge of the plans of the enemy and how we can war against them.<>The gift of prophecy is used to encourage, edify and teach. Don't confuse this with the call of a prophet. A gift is given to whomever the Spirit wills and is used in everyday life and calls are what God places on leaders. They carry a grace with it to lead nations.<> Call's pertain to leaders, gifts are what equip leaders as well as followers. More about this later<><
Another gift, is tongues.<> Either speaking them or giving and interpretation of what was said. This is speaking in an unknown language. There is also the tongue of speaking a earth known language, so you may communicate with a different nation. This would be most helpful if you love to travel to other countries and don't have time to go to school to learn their language. But I also feel this gift shows up in individual's who have the ability to learn multiple languages with ease. They seem to be able to retain, as an example French, Russian, German and some African dialect hardly spoken. and speak them on a regular basis.<>
I Corinthians 12: 3 - 7 Holy Spirit is teaching us the ways He releases His Spirit to help us. One is by gifts, another is by a variety of ministries and another is by a variety of effects, Effects can be translated as "operation". The actual results of God's grace when it is released. Each gift or ministry or effects has the potential to change, heal, restore and save those with whom is comes in contact with. If we have been given anyone of these you are to use them.!<> Time spent reading books, or going to a class or listening to teaching cd's from others whom have spent years before us using their gift is well worth your time. We can learn from others, and in turn teach others what we have learned.<>
I would like to stop here for a moment and let you know there are those are believers but seem to think, we no longer need these gifts. I do not understand this line of thinking. We need all the Spirit can give us to lead a full life and overcome all that would try to stop us. These gifts are one tool used for this. Equipping us with hope, opening our eyes to the supernatural realm, equip us as warriors for the Kingdom, to bring Heaven on Earth, and very useful to minister to those around the world who do not yet know Christ as their Savior. As far as my life goes, I still need this<><
Having the gift of wisdom, a wisdom beyond earthy knowing is very much needed. Not only is daily living, but in law enforcement matters, on a state level, nation running and world over issues. Proverbs 8:6-8 states, for I shall speak noble things, the opening of my lips will produce right things my mouth will utter truth, wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All utterances of my mouth are in righteousness. 21, to endow those who love me with wealth, that I may fill their treasuries. This chapter gives a understanding of what comes with wisdom and the book of Proverbs guides us into God-given wisdom and how to apply and teach others. So if you have the gift of wisdom, which is the first gift mentioned, study the book of Proverbs, you will gain wisdom and your gift will accelerate. <>
We are given the gifts, but it is up to each one of us to cultivate that gift. To walk it out and acquire or develop the skill going with the gift. When given the gift, I believe it is supernaturally put in our spirits, so we have an ability beyond normal human capacity to use that gift, but not all knowledge, skill or ability pertaining to that gift is in place<>
This can be applied with the gifts, of prophecy, knowledge, wisdom and discernment. <>With the gift of miracles, healing, tongues and interpretation there are books to read from those who have walked in these gifts, we can learn from them ,the do and don'ts.
Another gift, is tongues.<> Either speaking them or giving and interpretation of what was said. This is speaking in an unknown language. There is also the tongue of speaking a earth known language, so you may communicate with a different nation. This would be most helpful if you love to travel to other countries and don't have time to go to school to learn their language. But I also feel this gift shows up in individual's who have the ability to learn multiple languages with ease. They seem to be able to retain, as an example French, Russian, German and some African dialect hardly spoken. and speak them on a regular basis.<>
I Corinthians 12: 3 - 7 Holy Spirit is teaching us the ways He releases His Spirit to help us. One is by gifts, another is by a variety of ministries and another is by a variety of effects, Effects can be translated as "operation". The actual results of God's grace when it is released. Each gift or ministry or effects has the potential to change, heal, restore and save those with whom is comes in contact with. If we have been given anyone of these you are to use them.!<> Time spent reading books, or going to a class or listening to teaching cd's from others whom have spent years before us using their gift is well worth your time. We can learn from others, and in turn teach others what we have learned.<>
I would like to stop here for a moment and let you know there are those are believers but seem to think, we no longer need these gifts. I do not understand this line of thinking. We need all the Spirit can give us to lead a full life and overcome all that would try to stop us. These gifts are one tool used for this. Equipping us with hope, opening our eyes to the supernatural realm, equip us as warriors for the Kingdom, to bring Heaven on Earth, and very useful to minister to those around the world who do not yet know Christ as their Savior. As far as my life goes, I still need this<><
Having the gift of wisdom, a wisdom beyond earthy knowing is very much needed. Not only is daily living, but in law enforcement matters, on a state level, nation running and world over issues. Proverbs 8:6-8 states, for I shall speak noble things, the opening of my lips will produce right things my mouth will utter truth, wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All utterances of my mouth are in righteousness. 21, to endow those who love me with wealth, that I may fill their treasuries. This chapter gives a understanding of what comes with wisdom and the book of Proverbs guides us into God-given wisdom and how to apply and teach others. So if you have the gift of wisdom, which is the first gift mentioned, study the book of Proverbs, you will gain wisdom and your gift will accelerate. <>
We are given the gifts, but it is up to each one of us to cultivate that gift. To walk it out and acquire or develop the skill going with the gift. When given the gift, I believe it is supernaturally put in our spirits, so we have an ability beyond normal human capacity to use that gift, but not all knowledge, skill or ability pertaining to that gift is in place<>
This can be applied with the gifts, of prophecy, knowledge, wisdom and discernment. <>With the gift of miracles, healing, tongues and interpretation there are books to read from those who have walked in these gifts, we can learn from them ,the do and don'ts.
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