09/17/2025
I want to share an excerpt from the book, The Spirit of Fire.
"Now that we know we are God's temple, how do we display His glory to the world-especially to those who do not know Him?
One of the most powerful ways is through the active presence of the Holy Spirit working through spiritual gifts. When the Church walks in both power and purity, the result is undeniable: people recognize that God is truly among us.
"But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you." 1 Corinthians 14:24-25
This passage speaks specifically about the gift of prophecy, but the principle applies to all spiritual gifts: they reveal God's glory in a way that causes conviction, worship, and awe.
The gifts of the Spirit are not for performance. They are for drawing people to Jesus. They are tools for edification, not platforms for applause.
If the gifts are not leading people into repentance and intimacy with Christ, they're being misused."
The gifts are highly important and effective for God's Kingdom, but we must continue to seek the giver and not the gift! You can find this book on Amazon. Search "The Spirit of Fire" with the name "Charles Patterson"
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