First let us see why spiritual gifts are essential to our walk. Paul says in scripture to "earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and bests gifts and graces.
1 Cor 12:31 But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love].
I have experienced such people who say such things taking things out of context as to say "not to chase spiritual gifts" are those who possess no gifts or are stagnant in their spiritual lives.
Why do I say spiritual gifts are essential? What does scripture says?
1 Cor 12:7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the [Holy] Spirit [the evidence, the spiritual illumination of the Spirit] for good and profit.
When we possess spiritual gifts then as we use them for His Glory, the Holy Spirit MANIFESTS through those gifts. The message has been for people to repent for the KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND! If we claim to be children of God, then as we walk this journey moving from Glory to Glory, should we not become MORE spiritual beings in the literal sense? Does the flesh follow the Spirit? Does carnality follow the Spirit? No, the Sons of God follow and are led by the Spirit because we become more spiritual in our growth and we become more sensitive to HIM.
When we possess the gift of healing and God heals people through us, the Kingdom of God has come upon us. When we cast demons out by the finger of God, the Kingdom of God has come upon us. When His gifts operate through us, the Kingdom of God is upon us and through our prayers and worship, we can come against the land of the enemy to possess it violently and zealously. The Holy Spirit manifests through our gifts and the Kingdom of God is upon us. Yes, heaven and His Glory is manifesting around us.
Luke 11:20 But if I drive out the demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has [already] come upon you.
Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize--a [d]share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].
Can receiving spiritual gifts become dangerous? It can be a most dangerous thing as people's heads get puffed. But brethren, do earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the gifts but with them ask God to give you the mantle of humility. Speak humility over yourselves. Bind and cast out the evil spirits of pride. But most of all, do not fail to seek the most excellent highest gift of them all....LOVE as Paul said.
In the dark and difficult days that are coming, we will need the spiritual weapon and gifts for these last days. May you all have His Boldness and Courage. May you all have the courage to FULLY Surrender all areas of your lives. Grace and Peace multiplied to you and your families!
Fire of God
Steve Yong Kim
March 17, 2012
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