Monday, January 26, 2009

GIFTS from HEAVEN

"Where is he who set his Holy Spirit among them, who sent his glorious arm of power..." Isaiah 63:11 Can you FEEL the presence of the Holy Spirit without education? Do miracles still occur? Can a child age 4 have a vision from God before she can read? Akiane Kramarik is now 12 years old but she started painting visions of God at the age of 4. Without a painting lesson, we can then believe her talent was assigned by the Holy Spirit. Her Mother was an atheist so God was never discussed in her home. She really had never been taught anything about the Father, Son, Holy Spirit or the bible. Akiane had visions and told her Mom she has visited heaven numerous times. She gives God the glory for her talent. Our Father, Son, Holy Spirit used this child to draw parents to Himself, and reveal to us He is among us. TRUTH: People hardly remember what you say, but they always remember how you made them FEEL. How does magnificent art make you feel? Music? Pause now and consider how the presence of God makes us FEEL? Our soul is imprinted with words of truth. Akiane's parents witheld any thoughts about God - but Akiane was able to FEEL safe in the presence of the UNSEEN Holy Spirit. Comforted by the invisible person of the Holy Spirit, he chose to bring wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and show Akiane heaven. He guided her, and gifted her with a talent to paint what she saw. God's word says "Now for each one the manifestation of the spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another the ability to speak in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines." I Corinthians 12:7-11. And in the book of Acts 13:2 "While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Clearly, the Holy Spirit gifted this child with the ability to paint for the good of all. The Holy Spirit gives the gifts of wisdom, faith, knowledge, prophecy, tongues, just as he determines. What is your spiritual gift? Are you using it to bless others? Halleluiah! The Holy Spirit, a person sent to us from God:
The Spirit of the Lord.....
brings abundance (Isaiah 32:15)
carries out God's word (Isaiah 34:16)
is the Master Counselor (Isaiah 40:13)
sent Isaiah to prophesy (Isaiah 48:16)
Through the Spirit, God's true children will thrive (Ish 44:3)
The spirit of the Lord brings wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2)

3 comments:

  1. I love it! How are you doing girl?

    Kristina

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  2. Dear Kristina,

    All is good, back in the swing at work....of course my mind reflects all the rich experiences of Jalisco....my whirlwind seven days...with grand introductions being made...I still pinch myself...what a life waits for me in Chapala. For now I rejoice in the tasks before me...and through 2010 I shall gladly reserve all vacation hours for a longer visit in May 2011. How are your kids, Joel and your awesome minstrel brothers....your email makes my dream real...I am truly excited to become an active member of Chapala when I retire in 2015. You are so amazing....may God and His Holy Spirit continue to work through you to bless many in the year ahead. Having coffee and reading Isaiah 65:21 "They will build houses and dwell in them, they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit" AMEN

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  3. Hola Barbara! What a great post on the Holy Spirit. We met in Ajijic at Casa Del Sol. Just wanted to thank you for all your help found on this wonderful site. Sandy

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