IN THE SPIRIT?

Memorise: "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his" (Rom 8:9)

Read: Revelation 1:12-13

"And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks" (Rev 1:12).

In today's reading, John the Beloved wrote that when he heard a voice, he turned to see the voice. Literally, it is impossible to see a voice: you can only hear a voice. However, in certain unusual circumstances, the impossible becomes possible. For instance, when you are in the Spirit like John was, you will be able to see what was invisible. When God was about to deliver the Ten Commandments to the Israelites at Mount Sinai, it is recorded that they not only heard but saw the noise of trumpets (Exo 20:18). One lesson here is that your spiritual state has a lot to do with your ability to receive from God. If you are in the Spirit - that is, you have subdued your flesh to the point that your spirit man is alert and most receptive, invisible things can take visible forms before you. The greatest hindrance of believers living the successful Christian life is not Satan but the flesh. A domineering flesh shuts the door to the supernatural and prevents the spirit man from accessing clear divine revelations. This is why you must be hard on your flesh; never yield to its sinful advances. The longer you stay in the Spirit, the more the invisible and inaudible things take on material forms
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It is difficult for you to be in the Spirit when you are overfed with physical food. So if you want to be in the Spirit, watch your diet. On the other hand, feed on the Word of God. Spiritual overfeeding is allowed. Be in prayer mood. Pray in tongues. Focus on God and cut off every distraction. Take time to give God spirit-filled praise, worship and thanksgiving. Open your heart wholly to God. Be sensitive to His voice. As you minister to God, also be full of expectations. Be sensitive to all Heavenly communications -visions, dreams, voice, scriptures, impressions on your spirit man, ideas, etc. It is also important to set yourself apart just to fellowship with the King of kings. Take time to meditate on key scriptures. When last were you in the Spirit? Nothing is impossible to the one who is in the Spirit. Quit that fleshly position for the spiritual today.


Ask for grace to keep your flesh permanently under so that your spirit man can be in charge.