Episode 2-39: Does the Holy Spirit MOVE You?
Welcome Back! I am your host Dawn Simmons and in this episode of Conquering Our Unseen Enemies we are going to be discussing the Holy Spirit and how to make sure we are moving with the Holy Spirit, in His fullness. Most believers don’t truly MOVE with Him. The Holy Spirit has been silenced for so long that I doubt first century Christians, the first believers would even understand what Christianity is today. They wouldn’t recognize what we call a church service as “church.” Today we are going to talk about how important it is to MOVE with the Holy Spirit in all areas of our lives.
As always let’s discuss our Top Show Points:
· We discussed how important it is to MOVE with the Holy Spirit in all areas of our lives.
· We have to develop our relationship with him so deeply that no matter what is happening, no matter how loud, no matter how scary, no matter how unsettling, nothing gets in the way of hearing the Holy Spirit and His direction for us and then you will MOVE in the full power and authority the Holy Spirit provides.
· We have to want to grow. We have to want to develop ourselves or we won’t see the Holy Spirit MOVE in our lives
· John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
· Acts 2, Upper Room experience
· My visit to the Upper Room this year
· First century Christians were willing to allow the Holy Spirit to MOVE them and MOVE in their lives. So they saw literal chains break open, they saw dead coming back to life, they saw miraculous healings.
· Once we open the door to our family, He will MOVE in their lives as well.
· Story of my son falling asleep at the wheel and the angel protecting him
· Three types of churches where the Holy Spirit being discounted and relegated to the sidelines while people make all the decisions and plans for the church.
o Churches where the Holy Spirit was never invited
o Churches that talk about the Holy Spirit, but they do not actually know how to or want to engage with Him
o Churches who have scholarly leadership that rely on their knowledge instead of inviting the Holy Spirit to relationship. When book knowledge is leading, there is no room for the Holy Spirit to MOVE.
· Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
We encourage you:
· To have an active Bible reading plan, it will be helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding and it is required for the gift of spiritual discernment
· If you want to learn more about how to Hear God's Voice, take a look at my book, Loving Conversations: How to Pray and Hear God's Voice. There is also a Study Guide available and two devotionals out based on the Loving Conversations Book. One devotional is for women and one is for men. Those are available on the website www.lovingconversationssalo.com.
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I have enjoyed our time this week and look forward to spending time with you again next week!
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