Does the Spirit of God Still Move Today?

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25 Nov 2006 04:15 AM

The answer to whether or not the Spirit of God moves today depends who you ask. There are some people who believe that the work of the Holy Spirit ended with the passing of the apostles based on 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 which says, "For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away." Others believe that the Holy Spirit is present today and the scripture I've just mentioned refers to the second coming of Jesus ("that which is perfect") as promised.

I believe the Holy Spirit is with us today. The evidence I have is my changed life that I know wouldn't be possible without the Lord ministering to my spirit. When Jesus tells us in the Bible of the Helper that was to come (which is the Holy Spirit), I believe it's He that changes people's lives today. I'm not just talking about divine physical healing, prophesy or speaking in tongues; I'm talking about touching the heart of someone who's wounded emotionally and giving them a revelation of a hope and a new day. I'm talking about a perfect peace that passes all understanding given to a grief stricken mother, or an unspeakable joy to someone who's battled depression. I'm talking about big time answers to prayer when there didn't seem to be any other way-but God made a way!

Coincidence or God? If it's only coincidence that's happening by faith in prayer, then I'm still going to continue asking and thanking God for meeting our needs through "coincidence".

Perhaps another theory by skeptics could be that some are searching for the Spirit and may be finding something else. While I believe this is often true-more so than it should ever be, when the Lord touches a life in one way or another, there is no denying it. People shouldn't be following signs and wonders; they should be following Jesus Christ. Though Him, we are given what we need as we ask in faith.

It's easy to judge someone who claims to have been touched by Lord. God's not impressed with phonies and manipulators. He knows our hearts and motives. The experiences that many of us have with the Lord are for His glory and should never be for our own.

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Laura S (663) 25 Nov 2006 03:30 PM

Interesting article. I think that many would agree that the Holy Spirit is present, but may disagree as to exactly what that means.

Teresa McEntire (2984) 28 Nov 2006 02:05 PM

I don't think it's coincidence. I believe that the Holy Spirit is still here and influences many towards good. Before his death Christ promised that he would send the Comforter to his apostles to guide and teach them because he would be gone. That Comforter is still doing the same thing.

Euby4Gsus (5) 28 Apr 2007 05:27 PM

I realize this tag was written back in 2006, but the message of it still applies today.

Yes, I believe the Holy Spirit is moving today- now more than ever. He has changed my life. That's my proof of Him still moving.

I've been trusting in Jesus since the age of 12. I'm 41 now. Because of me "growing up" in church, the Words of the Bible I had received was just easy to believe from Sunday school teachers and Spirit-filled preachers. Only because- my desire to know Jesus was so great during my childhood years. As I matured in life, not just physically but spiritually, and when the trials and testings of my faith were starting to become stronger, I could have either held fast to the Words of this Jesus I had "grown up" to love or I could deny even knowing Him. My choice was to go with what was implanted in me and to know more of Him through these circumstances in life. Much of my encouragement today comes from speaking to the Holy Spirit that lives within me. He guides my through His Word and in prayer. My relationship with Him can either grow stronger or weaker, depending on how much time I spend with Him.

I believe soon, we will be hearing more of the moving of the Holy Spirit in the days to come. People are still getting saved. That's proof of His moving. And when people get saved, more people are wanting to know "why"and "how". That's when the hunger and appetite will grow.

Until He Comes.....I will keep testifying of Jesus' love, mercy and grace that fuels me in the days to come.