The Day the Holy Spirit Came
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It was the middle of the day. The kids played quietly downstairs, for even at their young age they respected mom’s time alone with the Lord. I don’t really remember what the day was like. I was in Winter Harbor, Maine; so it was likely a gently warm day with a hint of ocean breeze blowing through the screen in the upstairs window.
On my desk there was my Bible and my notebook. Again my memory fails me. Because I don’t know for sure what I was studying; but the book of John always comes to mind when I recount this time in my life. It was my habit to study and write all that I felt the Lord was teaching me in His Word.
This day, as I studied, I sensed the Spirit of the Lord tell me to get up and walk across the hall, kneel down by my bed and pray. I was still a very young Christian; yet I did not hesitate to obey. Oh! How I loved the Lord, and I longed for His presence to be made known every day in my life. And admittedly I loved those nudges that pulled me right into His presence.
I got up and walked into the other room and as soon as my knees hit the floor, the Holy Spirit, filled me and the presence of God filled that room so much that nothing else could fit. Suddenly He became the air I was breathing, the prayer I was praying and so wonderfully He became the song of my heart. I don’t remember speaking a word. I was so overwhelmed by His presence that I could do nothing but kneel there in awe and receive the breath of the Holy Spirit. My spirit resonated with the Holy Spirit of God and my heart sang a new song to the Lord.
I bathed in His presence and took in every moment of time that I had with Him. He touched me and filled me and breathed life into me. His wonderful presence played my heartstrings and made every ounce of my being sing out in praise to a Wonderful and Mighty God.
When I sensed His presence departing I begged Him to stay. I felt I could have stayed there forever. But He had other things in mind, because His presence touched me and empowered me, I was able to take to others the name of Jesus. He called me for a purpose and that day I believe He came upon me to bestow upon me gifts that are still being revealed.
The Lord loves me – I cannot always say I fully understand this love (though I receive every bit of it) because all too often I stumble in my journey – but He always picks me up, shows me where I went wrong and points me in the right direction. His love is more than I deserve; yet He lavishes me with this great love. Even when He corrects me – He extends His love.
The Holy Spirit of God – I confess that I don’t always understand Him. I long for Him, yet I fear Him. I welcome Him and regretfully sometimes I push Him away (Lord forgive those times). Today I spread my hands opened wide, lift my arms as high as I can reach, close my eyes to the world and say come, Holy Spirit of God, come. Fill me with your power that others may see the glory of God.
Oh how I still love the Lord and long for His presence to be made known in my life - to fill me and empower me. Fill me, Lord
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That is a breathtaking spirit-breathed story. Wow! I loved reading about this miracle in your life. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Once you are baptised in the Holy Spirit, he will never leave you.
Sciantel
The presence of the Lord certainly does take one's breath away.
James, don't know why I needed to share this event, precious moment in my life, but I am happy that I did, bless you!
Hoowantstono - indeed He has never left me at all.
When I was in college, I was watching the annual Christmas pageant. All of a sudden it dawned on me: I could love every single person in the auditorium and there were thousands. It was the most amazing moment-- I had that sense of fulfillment, in harmony with the Spirit. Thanks for sharing your story.
Wow!What a wonderful, awesome experience!
Thank you very much for sharing this my friend!
What a wonderful testimony to a relationship that the world has no idea even exists. When the Lord is real in a person's life the colors and textures of every fiber of life is different. No religion or method or mankind way is the same. No meditation, no focus, no ideology is like the person of Christ present in the Holy Spirit as His glory is present in our lives. I love you my sister.
Storyteller - it is an amazing thing when we rest in the presence of the Holy Spirit and see people as God sees them.
Jill-you are a sweet friend. thanks for being here!
NB
Brother, you are right on. Nothing compares or even comes close to the person of Christ in the Holy Spirit
I could feel his presence while I was reading this. Thank you for sharing. There's peace and love in this hub. I hate to leave it feels so good, but I guess I better. I know I'll take it with me! :)
ftgfmom,
It makes me happy that I have passed on somehting that you feel you can take with you. God is so good
This is so beautiful and encouraging. It makes me want to dig out my Benny Hinn Book - titled Good Morning H/spirit. There are lots of pages I highlighted in that book and it would be nice go and read it again. (Haven't read it for years) Thanks for the inspiration. Regards, E.
Lady_E Thank you for your blessing to me today. I just love how the Holy spirit works in our lives. Bless you
Beautifully written, love the experience that you shared with us, once touched as you have been life will change forever. Thank you for sharing...
Quill, Isn't it an awesome thing to be moved by the hand of God? You are right on -never the same
Beautifully expressed!! Thank you so much for sharing your story!! It has blessed me immensely as I too recall a few humbling days bathing in the awesome love of The Holy Spirit!! Peace n' Blessings to you!! ~ K
K
Thanks for reading and for the encouraging words. Isn't it great to be foregiven and to be bathed in His presence
Wow, that was an amazing story. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'm sure I wasn't the only one blessed by it. Although we are not worthy of anything, God's love for us is infinite...
Carlinha,
Indeed God's love for us is infinite. I often have such a realization that I don't deserve all that God has given me, and it just makes me love my Jesus all the more - because of Him I am lavished with love. thanks for stopping by and be blessed
I love this story.Thank You.
itakins
Thanks - God is so real and so good! Loved your hub on making plans
I enjoyed reading about your experience with our Lord. I too know what it's like to feel God's presence. There's only been a couple of times in my life, when I truly felt God's arms around me. God bless!
marygarrison,
it is a blessing indeed to sense the presence of God all around you. Thanks for being here and encouraging me to press on.
Awesome witness of the power of obedience to His Spirit, Acts 5:32. Keep seeking the Holy Spirit because He will visit you daily. His presence started manifesting in my life in 1998 even to the point I could smell Him when He entered the room. He is awesome and will reveal Himself even more if you seek Him more. I can't begin to tell you of all the things the Spirit has physically done to me. I thank you for a "heart after His"
Mickey
Thanks for reading and for your encouraging word. I do long for His presence. God bless you, brother.
La ilaha illallaho Muhammad ur rasoolullah:
GOD IS THE ONLY ONE
Muhammed,
I am not sure if you expected a response, but I will say you are welcome here. Your comment, which actually reads "there is no God but Allah and Muhammed is his prophet" says to me that you are Muslim and therefore do not believe in the Holy Spirit. I will only comment that my Holy Scriputes show from the Beginning that the Holy Spirit of God is active from creation throughout the centuries. I read that in the beginning when the earth was formless and empty that the Spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. The Holy Spirit is not a seperate God but is God and ever present today as he was in creation. - with respect - CS
Very Beautifull.GBY Dear Heart
stars439 thanks for stopping by and for you kind words
Coffesnob.
This is beautiful thank you for sharing!
The Gift of God's Precious Holy Spirit brings much peace!
In the Beginning God created the heavens and the earth....
Blessings!
Amen DeBorrah
I love the presence of the Holy Spirit in me - and I so regret when I grieve Him - I regret it unto repentance. I know I love the Lord God and am thankful that He is not only omnipotent, but that he is also omnipresent
Blessings, sister
Thank You for sharing this wonderful story. Your writing is HS breathed. It is like the fresh, living , running waters.I am in an 8 week study group about the HS. I am eternally grateful.
I know there is no mistake our paths have crossed. The Holy Spirit moves through you like the wind. Many will be touched by your heartfelt words. God has amazing plans for you coffeesnob.
next time you visit check out my Joy in the Lord hub.Hugs sister.
In his name
Excellent truth and words to Muhammed.You are a seed planter for 'him'
Well done.
Skye2day - Again thanks for your affirmation. I will check out the hub. I am indeed hungry for more of the Holy Spirit. There are no accidents when we are covered by the blood of Christ. He orders my steps and I long for more. I wake up each day and pray this prayer. Lord I want others to come into your kingdom - Send me today into the harvest. Blessings dear!
I could feel the holy spirit in your words. I can feel that you were touched. There is no power and no love like the love of Jesus!!! Amen! and thank you for sharing!!!
TimeHealsAll
You are so right - nothing like the love of Jesus. Thanks for being here and sharing His love and fellwoship with me.
Sciantel says:
3 months ago
I feel His Presence the most like that, when I am very ill and have a bad cold, or the flu, or a bad infection. It is unmistakable!Once, when I was 10 I saw a Form standing by my bedside and knew it was Him! I was speechless!