Welcome to Hank’s Place —
At Hank’s Place we live in the New Covenant. And why not, for we have been adopted, by God our Father. It is GOD who has made us HIS sons and daughters. He has translated us into the kingdom of Jesus Christ – and scripture declares we are NOW joint heirs with Him for all eternity! References are Galatians 4:3-8, Romans 8:14-17, and Hebrews 9:12 & 15. The Spirit of Adoption causes our hearts to cry out, “Abba! Father!”
From scripture it is an established FACT that we ARE heirs of God. Heirs inherit — things. For us, it is the kingdom of God. One day we will experience this full inheritance. But what about the meantime? Yes, because there are demons and because sin still exists in this world, we will experience difficulties from time to time. ‘Sufferings’ Paul calls them — that’s Romans 8:18-23, but it is inevitable that the full manifestation of this adoption shall happen, for the adoption papers have already been completed — at Calvary. And this TRUTH fills us with a hope unfailing!
Do we just do the best we can in the meantime? Try to muddle through? No, WAIT! God has made provision! God has been SEALED by the Spirit Eph 1:13. All in the spirit realm know we belong to God. Our spiritual ears hear the truth, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
That word ‘sealed’ is rich in meaning. The Spirit is a GIFT, a downpayment, much like an engagement ring, of our inheritance, of what is to come! How do you earn a gift? You cannot earn a gift or it is not a gift! You receive a gift! And this gift of the Spirit, well, IT IS LIKE NOTHING IN THIS WORLD.
The Holy Spirit is a GOD person, living and at work in us. And the more we allow ourselves to be led of the Spirit, Romans 8:14, the more we’ll see it happening. The more we allow ourselves to be filled with the Spirit, the more we’ll experience it happening, Ephesians 5:18.
And friend, the Spirit delights in manifesting Himself THROUGH us! Himself, through us! His manifestations include those 9 charismas given in 1 Cor 12. POWER manifestations in the form of Faith, Miracles, and Gifts of Healing. REVELATION manifestations in the form of Words of Wisdom, or Knowledge, and Discernment of Spirits. VOCAL manifestations in the form of Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, and Prophecy. These manifestations have not passed away for the Holy Spirit has not passed away. They are for all who call upon the Lord Jesus!
I’ve see many a book listing steps to receiving the Holy Spirit, to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, to be filled with the Holy Spirit. You don’t need steps. You need — to receive. So ask in faith, and receive by GRACE, MORE of the Holy Spirit. Ask for these gifts, these divine weapons for the pulling down of evil strongholds.
And don’t stop receiving. Ask and receive, for it’s about Jesus, not about our having our Christians lives all together. Receive more of the Spirit today, this gift of God. Then give out — you’ll be helping many — to COME ALIVE!
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