Discerning of Spirits

(taken from Solid Rock Ministries by Louise Haare)

There is more going on in the unseen realm than most of us realize.  The Holy Spirit does not want us to be ignorant in such matters.  We are to be equipped and empowered to know what kind of spirit is motivating a person or action.  Therefore, He tells us in 1 Cor. 14:1 to desire His gifts, which of course includes the gift of Discerning of Spirits. (1 Cor.12:10)   The word “desire” in the Greek instructs us to be zealous, ambitious, to pursue ardently, to desire eagerly or intensely.  Yet, there are many who are ashamed, timid and fearful to pray for them when God’s Word instructs us to do so!

Let’s note again 1 Cor. 14:1 and see where the Holy Spirit first places His emphasis.  We are to first pursue love as it does not come automatically.  Love is the most powerful force on earth.  We will do almost anything when it is our motivation.  Therefore, our desire for spiritual gifts is right when our pursuit of them is motivated by our love for God and His kingdom.  Whatever it takes, whatever the cost and pain we must pursue Christ.  He is love, perfect and pure, the greatest gift of all gifts!

Discerning of Spirits is a powerful weapon against the wiles of the evil one.  The work of the devil is to draw our eyes from Christ. Once the enemy is recognized and we turn to Christ the battle vanishes!!  The Holy Spirit will enable us for it is His greatest desire that nothing hinder us from His most highest objective and that is to conform us into the image and likeness of Christ. True Discerning of Spirits enables us to be aware of both angelic and evil spirits.  How often have you realized this gift was operating as you discerned the presence of God, the anointing and flow of the Holy Spirit?  Have you prayed as Elisha that God open your eyes to see His angelic protection in the midst of battle? O! that we would cry out and pursue all that God has ordained for us!

Ask God to give you the ability to discern the different spirits: Holy Spirit, including angels, Human Spirit, or Hellish Spirit.

Some physical examples of discernment: Word across their face; see a mask; see shadows on face, body; glaze over eyes, no eye contact, look away.

There is so much to this teaching.  I felt led to bring you this and hopefully, stirred you to search in the word more.  This teaching was taken from Solid Rock Ministries, During these end times, it is very important to be able to discern the different spirits, and have knowledge of what we are battling.  Remember the battle belongs to the Lord, and allow Him to teach you all!

Fitness Tip:

The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s but the earth hath he given to the children of men.  Psalm 115:16

Did you know that everything on the earth is ours, and that we have authority over it?  It  says in the word of God.  God gave us the earth, and we have dominion over all!  We all know what Adam and Eve did; they gave that authority over to Satan.  Praise God, Our Lord, Jesus came to earth, took that authority back, and now that He lives in us, we have that authority in us.  Are you walking in your God given authority?  Press in today to walk in the fullness of all that God has for you on this earth.  Make a statement to walk in the mantel God has place over you, especially concerning your health: body, mind and spirit.  Bind yourself to Our Lord, Jesus, and Loose the power of Our God over yourself!  In everything you do, including your fitness life.

 Blessings,

Pat

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