Can human give spiritual gifts? And ect...

Here is some revelation that I would like like to share, especially to Christian or spiritual brother and sisters.

Allot of us go around seeking for fortune, for people who "move in the spirit" and prophets or even those who move in the prophetic or occult (it's hard to different shade theses days with lots of new upcoming people who claim they are good and sent by God, but proved otherwise)

So thus begs the questions, the same ones that I myself have been seeking, well I kind of got the answer thanks to Quest's international explanatory of the bible and the revelation through the Holy Spirit:

What spiritual gifts can a human being give?

None. Only the Holy Spirit can give spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:11). But humans can serve to confirm God’s work in others—announcing or acknowledging their spiritual gifts (see, for example, 1 Tim. 4:14 ; 2 Tim. 1:6 ). Some, however, see Paul wanting to impart something more general, a “gift of grace”—anything from words of insight to deeds of kindness.

So humans cannot give anything of spiritual gifts, but can serve to confirm Gods gifts to other humans, or even acknowladge their giftings and tell them so it awakens. It cannot be depended on another human to "give" spiritual giftings because all the spiritual giftings comes only from the Holy Spirit.

Why can't we see or How can I deal with God directly? This explains it quite clearly:

"God is the creator and the designer of all things. However, sin has damaged creation in such a way that people cannot find their way back to the Creator without God’s special revelation of himself and his plan."

Here is some proof of this statement from Paul himself.

"5For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge — 6God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed."

So all a human can do is mutually encourage each other and acknowladge each others giftings of the Holy Spirit, because in Christ you have the grace and received all these giftings for He had "enriched us" with it. Human beings can do so like for example: announcing through prophecy by the laying of hands (Tim 4:14 "Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.").

The word of God also tells us to test each prophecy (1 Thes 5:20 "Do not despise prophecies, 21but test everything; hold fast what is good."). The word encourages us and even boldly says to TEST EVERYTHING. Any spirit or prophecy that is afraid to be tested, or even tested deeply should be held like a punch of salt until confirmation and conviction that can only come from the Holy Spirit deep within.

How do we then seek Him and know?

This happens when we ask God the same thing that King Solomon did. King Solomon asked God for knowledge and wisdom, which was very unlikely any king would ask for. Immerse in God's presence by seeking him in a quiet time, with a quiet heart, in praise and acknowladgement of His position as God and somehow deep within the answer which you are seeking for will surface.

It may not be instant, as God is not a microwave oven and because of our sinful nature, it would be hard for us to seek God, as we have som much distractions in the world. Take time, and be willing to give time. If you are willing to make, give and dedicate time unto seeking the Lord, the same amount of what you are willing to give will be measured back unto you.

In other cases, there might be other things that are hindering and blocking your way/ path. I suggest looking for someone else who is matured and prooven about this topic to help and guide you.

I guess that's all I have to share for now, hope that it has helped and encouraged you. If you have any other views, please do write in and then we can discuss. Thanks :)

But I Must

Alone,

Stuck inside the mind and feeling abandoned

What have I done

My actions and desires

Have caused me to fall away

From the lover of my soul

 

Detached, I stared to wonder

Will I ever be found and hold again

Will I be held ever the same

To be accepted and not to be blamed

 

I have wondered though the cities

I have walked passed the open doors

Walked the wide long road

To find my self once more

 

It was not in the city noise

Neither the noisy disco pubs

nor the busy main street

Of which across I wanted to find my heart

 

I have gone to places

Seen all sorts of faces

I bet I haven't seen them all

Neither is it my wish to do so

Once is enough

I can no longer take it anymore

I long to be back home

The place that I belong

 

So I seek to find my pleasure

Fulfill my hearts desire

But the more I went I questioned my self

What are my motives and what did I want?

 

So lost in the noise in the busy world

I find myself hiding in a dark shadow

Of the giants that ruled the land

So to feel I have their protection, honor

and even a hint of shared fame

 

Where can I turn to now?

I can but it doesn't feel right to go on like this

I haven't fulfilled my deepest wish

To be me

And the whole world sees

For who I am

And what I have done

And what I am going to do

And what will I do

and what will I see

And what I can accomplish

When I am free

 

Yes, I'll sing the song of freedom

Right on the top of the mountains

I will dance the song of rain

And give feel the pleasure of the thunder

And feel the awe I'd the lightning

I will dance to the first chance of sunlight

Smile at the first sight of its rays

Listen to the sweet music of the breeze

The brushes it's way along the trees

 

How beautiful will be that rainbow

How lovely will be the song of birds

Can never imagine how green will the grass be

And the blue lake that contrast the colour of skies above

 

But now I stand alone,

And reach deep within for the courage

To face the challange of finding myself

To face the world again

 

The request of King Solomon

 

 

Today I am going to share my thoughts on the Bible:
May all who read it learn something, all glory and praise goes to our lord Jesus Christ.

Deep calle'th the deep. Praise the Lord! revealation after revealation is just coming to me everyday through the Word of God. Today another secret has been revealed. The verse which I have read a few times now shows me something else.

I refer to 2 Chrinicals 1:7. When God asked The son on David, Solomon what he wanted from God. King Solomon asked the Lord to fulfill his promise which God gave to his father David. God had made Solomon king of the people, countless of people so he asked for wisdom and knowladge so he can rule over the people (which he also gave no glory to himself, but all glory to God when he said "...to rule over these great people of YOURS). The Lord then replied to Solomon saying (and this is the part which opened my eyes) "you have made the right choice, you DID NOT ask for WEALTH, TREASURES, FAME, THE DEATH OF YOUR ENEMIES or even a LONG LIFE for yourself, instead you have asked for wisdom and knowladge that you can rule my people, of whom I have made you king. So God gave him what Solomon wished for and I additional everything else which he didn't wish for as well (which is of the human desire and fit for any king).

Isn't Wealth, treasures, fame, death to all our enemies and long life what we always wish for? But lesson learned today, even the great king needed wisdom and knowladge when dealing with politics, work, social life, royality standards rather then all the above shows that wisdom and knowladge are THE ROOT that surpasses them all. How good to be equipped with wisdom and knowladge when we are facing the world and life. How GREATER is it, when this wisdom and knowladge comes from the source of the Holy Spirit then?

Paris the Lord! For Today I know what to ask of the Lord, and know what pleases Him.

Mike Cheong

Be

Be

Be thankful,
For the pillow you put your head on,
Is in your room and not like,
The man who sleeps on the streets.

Be great-full,
For the meal you have eaten,
Was not from the dumpster,
Where the desperate must steal from,
To survive by filling their stomachs.

Be merciful,
That one day you too might slip and fall
And my need the help of someone
To save you

Be weary,
That you may not be tempted on account of pride
And find yourself trapped
In a bondage of what you may have perceived
Of initially of good and beneficial

Be excellent,
And do your best in everything,
For you have skills and talents,
Why not use it to your best and bless?

Be wise,
That you reveal the right thing to the right person,
The one who has evil intentions
Will use it to your disadvantage.

Be at peace,
For we have angels dedicated to watching over us,
Be sensitive to communicate to them,
And thank them for their duty.

Be confident,
Say what's on your mind and do it,
Ponder on your actions and when sure,
Launch your plans and never look back.

Be firm,
On what is good and the principles you stand for,
For this is what makes a man,
It is the scent produced from his beliefs.

Mike Cheong

A mystery so real

A mystery so real

For you are a light unto my feet
You illuminate my path,
You make me walk on straight passage ways,
Even in the darkest dungeons I won't be afraid.

You are like water to my soul,
Most holy spirit,
Thou proceeds from the ancient of days,
Sovereign powerful utmost says,

Whispers of the green trees along the lily paths,
Cedars of Lebanon I have never seen,
The mighty oak so strong and tough,
As gentle as a lamb as fierce as a lion,

Both anointed in water and in fire,
An unsung hero amids the people,
Who stood up among them to be counted for,
Counted for everyone because of Love,

How sickening and defying was He,
How could he do that without our permission?
What made him think he was worthy to take our place?
It was He who had sent Him alone who decided His worth
So ponder as we cry and we pray,

Many people hope for the day,
Where we die then He we shall meet,
Either to sing with joy or weep at His feet,
Your Love awakes me every morning,

I sing psalms of your protection over me,
I sing the joy of your Love over me,
Never have I felt Love like this,
Love that is equivalent to freedom, power and justice,
Love that does not bind and put you in shackles,
Love that does not hate,
Love that does not lie,
Love that is innocent and pure,

Disgusting! I find it hard to believe,
To become a believer of Love that I never knew exist,
Never have I felt anyone who can give and provide this "love",
Until I found my Lover of my soul,

Forever true and faithful,
How can it be?
Till now, all still mysterious to me,
All still so mysterious but real to me.

Mike Cheong

Mikes Psalm 2

Mikes psalm 2

And bless your name I shall among the peoples,
For you have done great and marvelous things in my life,
I cannot deny that everything you did you had my best interest,
Though I may stumble and fall You always picked me up,
Even when I felt I didn't need you at all You never left me,
When I cried when I was say You were collecting my tears,
When I was afraid You was in front of me,
In my embarrassment You were waiting for me in my secret corner,
In my pride You somehow understood and waited patiently,
In my sorrows You held me as I cried,
When I was lonely You were listening to me,

Why then do you feel so distant?
And yet you loved me so much,
I feel your love for me but it is so far away,
You are near but I can't see you,
I feel your awesome presence but I can't hold you,
How then, can I trust that you are with me?

But the wonders of your mighty hand are to be marveled,
Even in my darkest moments I see your work,
Sudden things being removed and moved,
Strangers come with mirth, gold and forbearing good news,
Everywhere I walk I seem to carry wondrous favor,
A thousand Smiles greet me as I walk on by,

A simple thanks would not be enough,
How can it be considered what you have done,
You have turned my mourning into dancing,
You have went fourth to confused my enemies,
Your promise is to crush them inside their very camp,
Oh, how I delight in Your laws,
Delight in the Lord always and praise His name forever!


Mike Cheong