In the bible, when the Holy Spirit comes upon someone there is an immediate change that takes place. In 1 Samuel 19, King Saul was chasing David to try to kill him. King Saul went to Ramah expecting to find David. Instead amongst the prophets, the Holy Spirit came upon Saul. He took off his clothes, fell on his face and began to speak in tongues. The Prophets said, Is Saul also among the prophets? Although this wasn’t a permanent thing, Saul stayed on his face before God for a day and a night.

The permanent thing where the Holy Spirit comes upon us and stays is when we give our hearts to Jesus. Then the Holy Spirit lives in our heart as God designed from the beginning. Jesus talked to the disciples about this very thing. He said that the Holy Spirit will come upon us and live inside. He will be our teacher, remind us of everything and pray for us as we pray in tongues. Praying in tongues is the Holy Spirit praying through us.

There are more benefits from God when we have the Holy Spirit living in us. They are called the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are listed in 1 Corinthians 12. God says that we receive at least one gift where He comes upon us. We aren’t limited to one gift, if we ask God for them. But each gift must be exercised for the gift to develop. You will recognize the gift that is in you. Then you can begin to use it as God planned. It will take boldness on your part to develop your gift. When you do develop your gift, it will surprise you how effective it is. The reason being is that the Holy Spirit is working through you to change the world. I encourage everyone to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit everyday to let God flow through you.

Crain Blanchard.

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