Anyone who says Christianity is boring, knows nothing about the Holy Spirit and His gifts. Every young person who is getting high on drugs, sex, rituals etc., is craving for a deeper experience in the supernatural, but is using the wrong means.
The true power of God is revealed in the gifts of the Spirit. God is raising an army and you can be a part of it, by coveting spiritual gifts. There are nine of them listed in 1Corinthians 12:8-10 and the knowledge of these gifts will help you manifest them, experience true ecstasy in the Spirit and fulfill God's assignment for your life. The gifts are:
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Word of Knowledge: By this gift, God gives us supernatural knowledge about people to heal and save them (2Kings 6:8-12, John 4:18, Acts 5:3).
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Word of Wisdom: Supernatural wisdom from God to help you know how, when and where to do what God wants you to do (Acts 6:1-5, 9:10-18).
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Discerning of spirits: By this gift, we can know whether a manifestation is from the Holy Spirit or an evil spirit (Acts 16:16-18).
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Prophecy: This is a supernatural message from God that is designed to edify, exhort and comfort (1Cor.14:3).
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Divers kinds of Tongues: It is a supernatural message from God in a strange (unknown) language (1Cor.14: 5).
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Interpretation of Tongues: This interprets in a known language an earlier message given in tongues (1Cor.14: 5).
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gift of Faith: This is not normal faith from God’s word (Rom.10:17), but supernatural faith for a special purpose (Josh.10:12-14, Acts 13:8-11).
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Gift of Healings: It is the Holy Spirit’s power that dissolves diseases, drives out pains, heals and makes people whole (Matt.4: 23-25, Acts 4: 29-33).
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Working of Miracles: It is seen in certain miraculous healings (Acts 5:12-16) and acts of divine power such as turning water into wine (John 2: 5-11) and stilling the storm (Luke 8:22-25).
Keys to manifesting the gifts
- Be ready to sacrifice everything for it (1Cor.12:31). Go on a Fast, switch off your TV set, phones and other worldly distractions. Focus only on meditating on God's word and prayer. Pray in tongues for at least three hours daily (1Cor.14:2-4).
- Develop compassion to see the lost saved and oppressed free. Preach the gospel daily (Matt.14:14, Mark 16:20).
- Put yourself in an environment that will help you manifest the gifts; like revival meetings, hospitals, etc. (Acts 13:1-2).
- Finally, be totally yielded to God, resist fleshly lusts and God will use you greatly. He has great plans for you (2Tim.2:20-22)
