A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 34 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

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Gifts of Miracles

Miracles are an orderly intervention in the regular operations of nature: a supernatural suspension of natural law. Elisha made the iron ax head to swim (2 Kings 6:1-7). God turned the sundial of Ahaz 10 degrees backwards (2 Kings 20:11). Aaron cast his rod before Pharaoh and it became a serpent (Exodus 7:10). More examples are when the water in the river was smitten and it became blood, when the water turned into wine, and when Lazarus was raised from the dead; these are miracles.

(Next week we will read about the gift of Prophecy.

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A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 32 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

All rights reserved

Gifts of Power

The Gifts of Power are Faith, Working of Miracles and Healings. These gifts operate in the realm of the physical. These are gifts of action, which produce signs and wonders. John states that we shall do the same works as Jesus if we believe.

John 14:10-12

¹⁰ Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

¹¹ Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

¹² Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Mark 16:17, 18

¹⁷ And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

¹⁸ They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

James 5:14, 15

¹⁴ Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

¹⁵ And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Laying hands on the sick, by believers, and anointing with oil by the elders are two ways through which the gifts of healings operate. Healing is the mending of the body when it is sick or diseased. There is also a spiritual healing that takes place when we are spiritually hurt. We call the blind receiving their sight a miracle, but it isn’t; it’s a healing. Deaf ears unstopped, crooked limbs made straight and cancers disappearing, all this is healing.

One of the greatest modern day preachers who had the gift of healing was Smith Wigglesworth. He tries to teach us in his writings that to pray the prayer of faith for healing or anything else, we first must get our eyes off the sickness and get our eyes on Jesus. When our eyes are on Jesus, then we can pray effectively, and God answers our prayer. This is faith in action, and the outcome is to see the hand of God heal or work miracles. But we must keep our eyes upon Jesus.

(Next week we will read about the gift of faith.

If you enjoyed this, you can purchase the book on our website in the Bookstore.)

1/15/2019

When I gathered the mail this morning I found this prayer and felt like sharing it with you. Many times we feel the need for prayer for healing and here is one we can start with and then go on and have a good talk with Jesus about all that we are facing.

C.I. Wilson

RISE

Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up they bed, and walk. Romans 8:2

Father, in accordance with Your Word, we decree and declare that we aremade whole by the power of the Holy Spirit. Every arthritic condition that plaques our body is reversed because of Your Word, Lord Jesus, we also speak to our kidneys, liver, central nervous system, heart, brain, muscle tissue, immune system, lungs, white blood cells, bones, joints, and bone marrow, and declare that they rise up in health and strength this very moment. Lord Jesus, we recognize Your Word is filled with omnipotent power of God. Through Your Word we receive strength  to walk in divine health and wholeness in our spirit, soul, and body. From this day forward we arise, take up our bed, and walk. We refuse to make any more excuses for why we are not experienceing th elife you ordained for us. Thank You for being theGod who heals all of our diseases. In Jesus's name we pray all these things. Amen.

1/14/2019

The Lord showed me something the other day how it would seem to a new Christian. Taking into consideration that when Jesus comes into our life. He gives us a new job, to win the lost for Him. Using our imagination, we have this scenario:

Tom has just become a pharmacist and is opening up his “Life for Christ Pharmacy” in a new building. Everything is brand new. His first day of business at opening time he walks into his store and hears the phone ringing, someone wants information on a drug. He cannot look it up anyway except on his phone. Finally, he tells the customer the answer, then realizes that it was a good thing that they did not need a prescription filled because there is nothing on the shelves. He is feeling completely overwhelmed, out of his comfort zone, sinking in over his head.

The front door opens and someone walks in and offers to help. When Tom accepts this help he has accepted more than just someone to carry boxes in and stock the shelves. H.G. is starting to make changes in Tom’s store. When Tom turns around, he sees that things have changed. The walls are painted, shelves have medicine, and the office has supplies, so it changes all day long. Until by the end of the day Tom’s pharmacy is fully stocked and he has all the medicine that anyone would ask for. H.G. is happy, Tom is happy and all the customers are happy.

How does this compare to a new Christian? Let us look and compare.

Tom accepts Jesus as his Savior, and Jesus’ blood washes away all the “old” things in Tom’s life; he is a new man. Everything is new. Jesus has given him his “new” profession; to be a worker for Christ. When Tom started out he had no “tools” of the trade, he had no supplies so he is starting out with bare walls and shelves. He is struggling to meet his customer’s needs. Tom needs to spend some time preparing which includes praying, studying the Bible and learning more about Jesus. He is functioning and doing his best, however, he still is lacking something.

Then Tom accepts the Holy Ghost into his life. Then things start happening and he is able to witness more, talk about Jesus more and meet the spiritual needs of those he meets. Tom is fulfilling the plan that God has for him without having to struggle so much.

This is a job that we accept gladly and the longer we have it the better it gets.

C.I. Wilson

A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 32 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

All rights reserved

Gifts of Power

The Gifts of Power are Faith, Working of Miracles and Healings. These gifts operate in the realm of the physical. These are gifts of action, which produce signs and wonders. John states that we shall do the same works as Jesus if we believe.

John 14:10-12

¹⁰ Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

¹¹ Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

¹² Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Mark 16:17, 18

¹⁷ And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

¹⁸ They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

James 5:14, 15

¹⁴ Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

¹⁵ And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Laying hands on the sick, by believers, and anointing with oil by the elders are two ways through which the gifts of healings operate. Healing is the mending of the body when it is sick or diseased. There is also a spiritual healing that takes place when we are spiritually hurt. We call the blind receiving their sight a miracle, but it isn’t; it’s a healing. Deaf ears unstopped, crooked limbs made straight and cancers disappearing, all this is healing.

One of the greatest modern day preachers who had the gift of healing was Smith Wigglesworth. He tries to teach us in his writings that to pray the prayer of faith for healing or anything else, we first must get our eyes off the sickness and get our eyes on Jesus. When our eyes are on Jesus, then we can pray effectively, and God answers our prayer. This is faith in action, and the outcome is to see the hand of God heal or work miracles. But we must keep our eyes upon Jesus.

(Next week we will read about the gift of faith.

If you enjoyed this, you can purchase the book on our website in the Bookstore.)