The Gifts of the SpiritSpeaker: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran Gist: In your daily life, in your work place, in your house, when you look upon the Lord, the Spirit of the Lord will descend upon you and reveal what should be done at the right time in the right place. The Bible says that Joseph had the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The chief butler said, "Now there was a young Hebrew man with us there, a servant of the captain of the guard. And we told him, and he interpreted our dreams for us; to each man he interpreted according to his own dream" (Genesis 41:12). Pharoah sent and called Joseph immediately and explained what might happen fourteen years hence. And it happened exactly as Joseph explained. "Then Pharoah said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you" (Genesis 41:39).
The gifts that were in Joseph did not work only in the temple of God, but also in the king's presence. He was able to foresay things that were going to happen to the Egyptians and the other people. The Holy Spirit that was in Joesph exalted him in front of Pharaoh.
Friend, the same way the gifts of the Holy Spirit will do wonders for you also. 1 Corinthians12:8 speaks of the "Word of Wisdom and the Word of Knowledge". When you have these gifts you will talk to the Lord and the Lord will talk to you. He will talk to you about your future, other people's future and the future of the nation. He will walk with you and the nation will bow down before you.
There was a great mathematician by name Sakuntala. She can solve very complex mathematical equations in seconds. The whole world praised her. But when we look at her life history, we see that her father got married when he was 65 and her mother just 20. They had eight children and their family suffered in poverty. One among the eight was Sakuntala. Even though she came from such a poor state, she was exalted and became very famous.
This is what God wants to do for you, His beloved child. When the gifts of the Spirit come into you, His thought comes into you. You will hear the voice of God. Then the leaders of nations will say that there is no one more prudent and intelligent than you.
A few days back, in a particular hospital, eminent doctors were discussing about a patient's critical condition. Doctors were not able to diagnose what exactly it was. Finally, they came to a conclusion presuming a particular disorder which could be healed by surgery. A young doctor in that team said, "Sir, why not we wait another day and decide tomorrow". Contemplating this, the doctors gave their consent. That young doctor came home, knelt down and pleaded: "Lord, the life of that patient is precious! So help us to take the right decision." The presence of the Lord descended and showed the reasons for that man's disease through a vision. The next day, the young doctor explained the reasons for the disease which God had revealed to him, before the medical team. They were all astonished! It was all true and the medical team regreted their hasty decison. They commended the young doctor.
My dear friend, in your daily life, in your work place, in your house, when you look upon the Lord, the Spirit of the Lord will descend upon you and reveal what should be done at the right time in the right place. He will lead you in the path of victory. Surely you will be a conquerer.
Even now, shall we open our heart and look up to Him? Joseph walked in the midst of tribulations and pain. Finally he was exalted to the throne. The same way, He is willing to exalt you and lift you. May the Lord richly bless you!
Prayer:
Loving Heavenly Father,
Draw me closer to You and be magnified. Let Your Holy Spirit take full control of my life and be inside me and lead and guide me in the path of righteousness. Like Joseph, make me also perfect before Your eyes and make me worthy to be exalted in the same way. Let me stay strong in You even amidst all worldly trials and tribulations. Bless me with all the spiritual gifts and make me a blessing to others too. In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen. |