It’s a joy to be blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Glossolalia – speaking in tongues is alive in some Christian churches.  Some see these occurrences as the utterance of God in his people.  This is a dimension of the breath of life.  However such a gift has to be properly understood.  Some Christians might think these utterances of being a mountaintop experience.  But the fruits of God are centered on a life of the Spirit.  These gifts could be many things – ecstatic, emotional, illuminating, morally transforming, charismatic, miraculous, or a religious awakening.  Ayrton Senna (1960–1994), a Brazilian racing driver said, “Wealthy men can’t live in an island that is encircled by poverty.  We all breathe the same air.  We must give a chance to everyone, at least a basic chance.”  All gifts come from the same source, and are like the air we breathe.  But people must never fall into the trap of making distinctions concerning what gifts are better.  They should promote what’s in the interest of the church.

All gifts come through the Spirit of God.  Prophetic utterances could be in the form of speech or writings.  We know these to be authentic works because they are true expressions.  But the goal of every gift is the same.  It’s meant to proclaim Christ’s power and resurrection.  Christians blessed with such utterances live lives steeped in prayer.  We could usually tell who these Christians are.  Confucius (551 BC– 479 BC), a Chinese teacher, politician, and philosopher wrote, “The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”  There’s an old saying, “Actions speak louder than words.”  Thus, “Show Christians how people live and they will know us what fruits they bear.”

Agents of Salvation

Agents of God are always guided by the Holy Spirit.  Their walk is impacting, shaping, and transforming lives in every place.  They could do these things because they were baptized in the Spirit, and have the power of discernment.  These believers are prudent and gifted in wisdom with the knowledge of what’s right and wrong.  Their dedication doesn’t stop here.  But how do they enjoy God’s freedom?  Ramakrishna (1836–1886), an Indian mystic and yogi said, “A man is truly free, even here in his embodied state, if he knows that God is the true agent and he by himself is powerless to do anything.”  People’s freedom is manifested through their Creator.

Believers are blessed with sacred hope.  Their gifts are from a loving God.  They could be in counseling or administration, but their stewardship is able to provide aid to others.  These believers are propelled by a benevolent Spirit.  They witness in their life’s work.  These attributes are powerful weapons.  Believers know that spiritual force is animated by the Holy Spirit.  Through whom they will accomplish their missions and divine goals.  Donald Miller (b. 1971), a bestselling author wrote, “Sunday morning church service is not an enormous priority; spending time with other believers is.”  The lesson we take away from Miller’s statement is that Christian outreach is more than being in a church, but on the highways, and byways of life.