The Atmosphere Shifter
Some Believer’s think that it is the use of their gifts that shifts the atmosphere. They believe that if they are able to activate the gifts of the Spirit which are wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues found in Corinthians 12:8-10; that they can some how shift the atmosphere and make it conducive for the Holy Spirit to move.
The truth of the matter is that it’s not the gift that shifts, it’s the Gift Giver Holy Spirit that does the shifting.
To shift is to change the place, position, or direction of. (Merriam dictionary)
Atmosphere is a surrounding influence or environment. (Merriam dictionary)
In the book of Acts, Jesus told the disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit had come upon them. They waited anticipating His coming, and when the day of Pentecost arrived they were altogether on one accord in one place. Suddenly, a sound from heaven, like a mighty rushing wind filled the house where they were sitting. Cloven tongues like as of fire sat upon each of them and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.
They were WAITING for something to happen that had been promised. Before the shift happened, before the promise was fulfilled there was a MIGHTY RUSHING WIND that filled the place then tongues of fire came upon them and they were filled.
Before they could even operate in the gift they had to first receive from the Gift Giver! They operated in the gift not on their own accord but through the empowerment of the Spirit.
So when the believer desires to shift (change the place, position, or direction of) the atmosphere (influence or environment), he must do so through the activation of Ruah (wind) the Spirit and not the gift of the Spirit. The best part is this is not just for ministry! Friend, you can shift all kinds of things in your personal and spiritual life by calling on the wind of the Spirit! Shift your prayer life, shift your family dynamics, shift your mindset, shift your finances, shift your destiny!
In my next post, I will talk about when it is appropriate to use our gifts. Stay tuned, but in the mean time and in between time feel free to comment, subscribe, or purchase my book!