Celia P

How does the Holy Spirit make "the mind of Christ" available to us? The Holy Spirit knows the mind of Christ, and the deep secrets of Our Father. When we receive the Holy Spirit, the Spirit reveals to us all things. We have been given Christ way of thinking. That same Spirit that fell on Christ, that rose Him from the dead is the same Spirit that brings us back to life at our spiritial rebirth. The Spirit knows the mind of Christ, therefore when we are reborn of the Spirit, and the Spirit resides within us, it enables us to also know the mind of Christ. How does this make you dependent upon the Holy Spirit? To help us make proper judgments in life. We are called to become Christlike, so we depend on the Holy Spirit for peace, comfort, and strength. To teach us how to become like Him, to love and forgive our enemies, to turn the other cheek, to pray for those who persecute us. To become servants in a dying world. To become a living sacrifice, to boldly preach Fathers coming Kingdom, repentance, and the salvation which is in Jesus Christ. We rely on the Holy Spirit to guide and protect us down the path that leads to maturity in Christ Jesus, a path that increases our love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23 - The Fruits of The Holy Spirit) How does this relate to listening for God's voice? Father speaks to us through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us, it tells Father what is really going on, even when words fail to leave our mouths, so that Father can work in our lives according to our needs. The Spirit tells us what is and is not Fathers will. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

What does Jesus' statement, "the Son can do nothing by himself," indicate about his relationship with the Father? While a man of flesh, Jesus was totally dependent on the Father to show Him how to behave, and how to react to certain situations. Jesus would not do something unless He prayed first, or felt the willingness, prompting, nudging from His Father to do so. Jesus's relationship with Father was an intimate one. He knew everything about Father, because Father shared everything with Him. He and the Father are One, held together by an unbreakable 3 cord strand. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Why did Jesus have to "empty himself" from his heavenly glory when he became a man? Jesus came to serve, not to be served. He emptied Himself so that He could value others above Himself. To empty oneself is to be totally submitted, committed to Father and His will, even in the face of persecution and death, for this is where His strength and power is needed the most. To empty oneself is allowing Fathers strength and power to work in, around, and through you. To empty oneself is to become one with the Father, through the Holy Spirit. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

Are promptings from the Holy Spirit clear enough when we're seeking God for direction? Yes they are clear enough. Why is "no" just as important an answer as "yes"? "No" is as important, because the "No" is to stop us from going places where Father has not willed us to go, or doing things He wills us not to do. Sometimes we want 'that job', 'that house', 'that husband', but Father wants to give us the things that He knows will benefit us on our journey with Him. He provides for our every need. Have you ever felt God's promptings to take some action? A few years back I became a voluntary Workplace Chaplain. The day before I was due to start, as I sat in the carpark of a shopping complex; the reason I was there was because I had rescued a goldfish from my friends derelict flat, so I was there to visit the pet store to buy equipment to create a new home for him. As I parked up, a heavy wave of doubt washed over me, which made me question my ability to take on the role of Workplace Chaplain. It was soo strong it brought me to tears. I sat there having a conversation with Father. "What if no one wants to talk to me?" "What if I say the wrong things?" The reply, which was heard in my mind was "Just Go". I composed myself, got out of the car and walked into the pet store, straight over to the fish tanks. I stood there for a while amazed at Fathers little creations, admiring all the different types of fish, they were all so colourful. Then I heard a man's voice behind me say "They are so therapeutic to watch." I turned round to the man and verbally agreed saying "Yes they are." As I moved along the row of tanks, this man proceeded to follow me, saying a few words here and there. I must confess I was trying to avoid him, because I had the role of Chaplain on my mind (how ironic). Then Father said "Stop and listen", so I did. If you followed through, what happened? The man proceeded to tell me how he lost his wife two years prior to our meeting, to cancer, she was only 52. I was 52 at the time of our meeting. At that moment it became clear to me that Father was about to show me His power and glory. Out of the blue the man said "How can people believe in a loving God when he is so wicked and cruel." When I told him that I believe in Him, he became quite angry and told me that he didn't. I felt extremely hurt, that he was disrespecting my Father like that, the one who took away my depression and suicidal thoughts, the one who saved my life. I wanted to walk away but I heard Father say "Celia, I know you feel hurt right now, but I want you to stay, don't speak, just listen", so I did. As I listened, It was revealed that his mothers name was Celia, I told him my name is also Celia. He had a friend who had a son, called Celeste who was very musical, I told him Celia derives from the name Celeste which means "musical" and I am musical also, a singer". We had so many things in common that by the time we finished, instead of a sorrowful pale looking man, he had a warming glow upon his face, with a beaming smile. I said "How can you not believe in a loving God after our meeting here today? Do you not see that it was God Himself who actually arranged for us to meet here today, how else can you explain all that we have in common? He is with us, right here, right now, and He wants me to tell you that, He truely loves you. His perfect son Jesus died because of us, for our sins, yet He still loves us. He finished by telling me that Celestes mother had been inviting him to her Church for months, and he had been refusing to go, but he said he would definitely be going after our encounter. Praise the Lord, Hallelujah. It was an amazingly, awesome day. I got back to my car and the tears streamed down my face, as I heard Father say. "Remember Celia. I AM with you, wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9) Not only did Father guide my steps and actions that day, He answered, ministered to, corrected, and comforted me. I went through weeks of classroom training, but Father showed me that, as always, He is in control. I watched Him move a mountain, and restore life. Thank you Lord, You are soo good. Father we give You all the glory and all the praise. Hallelujah. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

In what ways is the Holy Spirit active in establishing Jesus' core identity as Son of God as Jesus came to earth? The Holy Spirit fell upon Mary, and she was overshadowed by the power of the Most High. Mary was still a virgin when she became pregnant, she had not yet known a man, so the Holy Spirit actively established Jesus' conception, actively confirmed that He would be Holy, and that He is the Son of The Most High. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph telling him not to be afraid that the child Mary is carrying is from the Holy Spirit. Joseph had confirmation that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus after He was baptised, and Father confirmed that He was His son. How does the Holy Spirit establish your core identity as a disciple of Jesus? By coming to live in me, and giving me a new life in Christ Jesus. By replacing my old heart of stone with a heart of flesh that desires to please Father seeks to do His will, to want to obey Him and keep His commandments. The fear of upsetting Him and being Chastised by Him. He walks with me wherever I go so I am always ready to preach the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ, and to tell others what an amazing Heavenly Father we have. He gives me the strength and the comfort to face the trials in life, the ability to comfort others with the comfort I receive from Him. He gives me a peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing that He is in control. By giving me the spiritual gift of tongues, healing, visions, dreams and prophesy. Others have witnessed the change in me, I am not the person I was before, so this confirms what I say to them, that the Holy Spirit is at work in me. That the life I live I now live it for Christ. I find it hard to talk about anything else but the power of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, how they can change lives and the amazing things they have done for me. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

What promises do we find in Joel and Ezekiel concerning the Holy Spirit? That Father will pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. That Father will give us a new heart and spirit. He will take away the stoney heart and replace it with a heart of flesh. That the Spirit Father puts within us will cause us to walk in His Will, and keep his commandments. That the Spirit Father puts with us will give us life, and enable us to have a relationship with Him. Father will not hide His face from His people, who are in-dwelt with His Spirit. Who are the recipients of these promises? Whosoever receives His Spirit and calls upon the name of the Lord. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

Why was it important for Simon to get a very clear command from the Spirit to go with his visitors? Because they were gentiles, and he believed salvation was only for the Jews. They belonged to the Roman army, who persecuted followers of Christ. If this was not clearly commanded by the Spirit, Simon would be walking into trouble, probably to his death. What would he have done if the word weren't so clear? He would not have gone with them. When the word does not seem clear we should pray and ask for clarification from Our Father. Sometimes we think it is clear, and end up in places where we don't need to be, but Father promises (Romam 8:28) to make ALL things work together to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. What does he do when criticized for taking this action (Acts 11:2, 12)? He tells them that the Holy Spirit told him to go without wondering if it was alright to do so. What kind of faith does it take to obey the Spirit and take an action you know you'll be criticized for later? Strong faith. The fear of The Lord. The fear that the Spirit will leave you if you don't obey. Do you disobey when you know you might face criticism for obedience? I recall a time where I found myself in a very difficult situation, at the time it felt like I was doing the right thing. Through that time I learned how to pray about everything, without creasing, telling Father how I seek His continued guidence in the situation I found myself in, and always asking for clarification, for Him to take me out of it if I am not meant to be there, even if it meant death, but in all things for His Will to be done. I waited for Father to answer me, and He sure did. It was subtle at first for 20 years I lived in the same property without any problems, then on 2 occasions in 2 months 2 house bricks were thrown through my window, safety and protection was removed from my family home. Then the person I was in the situation with had their car smashed to pieces, I saw this happen in a dream, as it happened. I was discouraged by this person from seeing these events as signs that I was headed down the wrong path, as there were other explanations at the time as to why these things were happening. Then came the severe warning. Father made me feel what it was like to lose His Spirit, to go back to the state that I was in before I received it. I felt the sting of death in my body, I felt like I was losing my mind, I felt a hardening pain in my heart. There was a blockage in my throat as if someone had their hands around my neck. I knew that if I did not, turn away, leave the situation immediately I would drop down dead just like Ananias and his wife when they lied regarding the selling of their house. (Acts 5) I knew I would be persecuted, verbally and probably physically for leaving, but No pain can compare to the pain of losing Fathers Spirit once you've tasted how good it is. I got out. I learned so much through this situation, it brought me even closer to Father. Taught me how to pray, to talk to Him about everything, good and bad, He knows it all, we can't hide. To strive to stay on the straight and narrow path, to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh, and much more. 3 days after leaving this situation, I received a call from a friend who hurt his back, and for a few months found himself confined to a wheelchair. It was placed on my heart to go and pray for him, so I did, and Father healed him immediately, he got up and walked. Praise the Lord Hallelujah. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

What promises does God make through Isaiah the prophet concerning the Holy Spirit and the Messiah? The Messiah will come with good news to comfort us, to set us free. The Holy Spirit will be upon Him. The Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel and power, knowledge and fear of the Lord. The Massiah will bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, and open the prison to those who are bound. He will proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our Our Father and He will comfort all who mourn." How were these fulfilled? Our Father confirmed that Jesus was the Messiah in Isaiahs prophecy when Jesus rose from the water after John the Baptist baptised Him. Matthew 3:13-17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Jesus preached the Good News of Our Fathers Kingdom. He told us the truth about this world and the ruler of this world. Jesus set us free from this world. Jesus was crucified, buried, and then resurrected, not even death could hold Him. When He ascended back the Our Father, Our Father graciously sent us His Spirit to dwell within us, to comfort us, to bring to our remembrance all that Jesus said and taught. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom, understanding, counsel and power, knowledge and fear of the Lord. That same Spirit that was upon Jesus now lives in us, who received the gift of The Holy Spirit. We are no longer slaves to this world, we have been adopted, as children of the Most High, our Kingdom is not of this world. We are free indeed. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

What would have happened if Paul hadn't been sure of his instructions from the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem? His friends would have been able to dissuade him from going. He would have had doubts about what he is doing. He probably would not have gone to Jerusalem for fear of being imprisoned. When we are Spirit led, we don't know where we are going or what we will be doing from one day to the next, and this can cause conflict with those who are close to us, who don't really understand how the Spirit works. Yes they are genuinely concerned for our health, safety, and wellbeing, but Father and His Will must always come first. Would you have tried to dissuade him? Not at all. Regardless of the outcome, nothing happens unless Father has authorised it to happen. (Psalm 24:1) and if He authorises it, there is a good reason why He has done so. It's comforting to receive encouraging words. What level of maturity does it take to receive a direction that might lead us into hardship and danger? Not only would we have to place our entire lives and the lives of those we love in Our Father hands, we would have to hate our own lives and be willing to die for the Kingdom cause. Only by the power, strength and might of the Holy Spirit can this be achieved. Only by believing in Our Fathers promises for, protection, comfort, peace, and eternity can this be achieved. Only by believing in and looking to Christ can this be achieved. All self desire would have to be removed. Our tests, trials and tribulations are what bring us to maturity in Christ Jesus, they increase our faith, produce patience and endurance. It is through them that we mature and have the pleasure of seeing Our Father at work. These verses got me through some very difficult times James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? If we choose the easy way, it will take longer for us to mature. If Father has called us to an assignment, and we chose the easy way out, just like Jonah He will bring us back to where He wants us to be. That easy path will eventually become much harder than the path Father set for us initially. Love and blessing to you all. Xx

What enables the 70 Elders to lead the people? The Holy Spirit What happens when the Holy Spirit comes upon them? They prophesie as a sign that the Holy Spirit is upon them, that they have been set apart to do the Fathers Will. They receive spiritial strength, power, wisdom, knowledge and understanding, comfort, and a peace that surpasses all understanding. They receive all they need to help Moses lead the people. Why does Moses long for the Spirit to come upon all God's people? Moses appears to be drained from having to deal all their complaints and burdens. He longed for the Spirit to fall upon them all so that they too could receive strength, power, wisdom, knowledge and understanding, comfort, and a peace that surpasses all understanding. So that they have an understanding of why they are where they are, and the wisdom to know what is needed for them to move forward. For them to realise that it is their own actions and sins that have kept them in the wilderness, and not Moses leadership. In order for them to have an intimate relationships with Our Father to know and to carry out His desire and will. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

What is the primary purpose of God putting his Spirit upon selected individuals in the Old Testament? The purpose of the Holy Spirit was to prove to the individual that Our Father is who He says He is. To prove to others that the individual was Fathers chosen one, to serve Him, to do His will. To give the individual great power, protection, joy, strength, boldness, and the will to obey. To recognise their sins and to repent. To give them boldness of speech and action, to increase their faith. To give peace and comfort. To show them God's deep secrets through visions and dreams, to become prophets. To give the individual spiritual gifts. What effect does the Spirit seem to have upon their relationship with God? The spirit increased their faith. Enabling them to have an intimate relationship with Father, to truly praise and worship Him for who He is. The Holy Spirit gave them the will and desire to want to please Father, by obeying His commands, and it is The Holy Spirit that gives them the strength to do so. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

How do you think it feels to Paul for God to personally encourage him when he is afraid and hurting? Paul's problems, issues, weaknesses, to him, would have been a stumbling block, but for Father to personally encourage him would have given him the strength and courage to carry on the ministry. Paul would have felt great joy and comfort, and reassured, knowing that regardless of his circumstances or what he thought of himself, Father still thought him capable. Paul would have felt bold and fearless, as a servant of the Lord, knowing that no matter what trials he had to endure, Father was with him, every step of the way. What do we learn about God that he speaks to Paul in this way? Father knows us all personally. Father wants us to depend on Him for all our needs, for the strength to carry on in life and ministry. If Father has appointed us an assignment, by His grace and power, we are able to complete it. I recall a few months after I got saved I was still depressed, as I could not get to grips with the fact that I had just met Jesus and He did not take me with Him. I sat in my bedroom crying out to Father telling Him that I cannot do this life on my own. I need help, a purpose, direction, and knowing that I could no longer kill myself, I was so angry that He left me here on earth. Father answered my prayer. The next day I met, spoke with, and fed 4 homeless people, by the time I got to the 5th I had nothing left to give. I was so distraught. I went home and cried out to Father, saying, if this is what You want me to do I need resources to do it. So Father showed me what to do. In my weakness. I organised a praise and worship evening at church, to raise money for a homeless charity. I had known the founder of this charity for months before I got saved, as he use to attend the soup kitchen that I usually got invited to sing at, but at the time I didn't know he was trying to set up a homeless charity. I searched on line for a charity to raise funds for, the Lord showed me which one, and low and behold, this mans name came up as the founder. Our Father is so amazing. Praise the Lord. I sold 120 tickets, the Church was at full capacity, with more wanting to attend. 120 mouths to feed a 2 course meal to, that I was cooking. 2 months leading up to the event, I organised a band, menu, program, people to come minister in song and word. It certainly took my mind off me and my issues. Thank you Father. The morning of the event, it was as if I had woken from a dream and realised that it wasn't a dream at all. I felt like Paul walking on the water towards Jesus, all was well up until the point of me thinking how much food I had to cook to get it ready for 5pm that evening, to be the host of the evening, and minister in song, to make sure the food was served in time. I was about to sink, but then I remembered who was in control of it all. By my strength I would not have got to that day, never mind organise an event, in awareness of homelessness. I stood at my kitchen door and said "Holy Spirit, You got some cooking to do". By the Grace of Our Merciful Heavenly Father, the night went exactly as He planned, many were blessed, His glory, strength, and power were magnified, and a substantial amount of money was raised for the homeless. Not by my strength, but by Yours Father, may Your name be glorified forever. Amen. Love and Blessings to you all..xx

Why do you think the author contrasts the "still small voice" to the wind, earthquake, and fire? To show us how gentle, forgiving, and loving Our Father is. Wind, earthquake and fire, can all cause tremendous damage. We tend to run from them for fear of being hurt. Father wanted Elijah to draw near to Him, not run away from Him. How does God's voice comfort and renew Elijah? There was no rebuke in His voice. Although Elijah felt worthless for being afraid and running away to hide, Father still thought of him as useful, and continued to use him. Elijah thought he was the only prophet left, but when Father told him that there were 7000, it would have renewed Elijah's faith, and strength, to carry on, knowing that Father will not forsake him, but continue to protect and provide for him every step of the way. Why is it easy to miss God when his voice is gentle and quiet? We can become too busy, be distracted with worldly things, or our environment can become too unbalanced or noisy to hear the gentle whisper of Fathers voice, that is why it is so important to have that quiet time with Him. To be still. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx

Jesus promised that He would send A Helper, The Holy Spirit to us. The Holy Spirit will guide us in all truth about sin, being right with God, and judgement. When we have the Holy Spirit in us, when we sin, He convicts us of our wrong doing, and brings us to repentance. The Spirit of adoption: Gives us the desire to want to do what's right in Our Fathers sight. The Holy Spirit gives us the comfort we need to endure our tests, trials, persecutions, and tribulations, as He brings scripture, Fathers Word, to rememberence. The Holy Spirit knows exactly what we need to mature in Christ Jesus, so that we become more like Christ. The Spirit continuously groans and intercedes for us in accordance with Our Fathers will for our lives. We hear the Father through scripture and walking in the Holy Spirit, who proves The Word true. Through talking to and having conversations with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit speaks Fathers Mysteries through visions and dreams, and prophesies. Love and blessing to you all..xx

Jesus said "By myself I can do nothing", because he had no self desire, His only desire was to please Father, to do Fathers will. He would only do what Father told Him to do. To preach Fathers Kingdom, to heal the Sick, to cast out demons. Jesus only spoke of and gave glory to Our Father and His Kingdom, He knew how amazing they both were, because in the beginning He was with His Father, before He was sent to us. While on earth Jesus, (flesh), He relied totally on God, for His every need, guidence, nourishment, comfort, strength and power. Wisdom and knowledge in how to deal best with certain people and situations. Jesus was sent to fulfil a purpose, He bore the sins of the world in His body. Jesus wanted to show us what life looked like when we reconcile and totally submit to Father wholely, with ALL our heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus also showed us what it was like to be forsaken by Our Father as He hung on the cross in excruciating pain, a pain, not just physical, but emotional, and spiritual, pain that was meant for us. "By myself I can do nothing" God is in control of everything. By 28 March 2013 I was a total wreck. My mind had shut down, I was totally empty inside, I could not shift the dark clouds of doom above my head, I was depressed and suicidal, life became too hard. I didn't believe in Jesus at that point in time, but I knew there was a God. That day I heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, His birth, death, and resurrection. I was told that Jesus was whipped and beaten and hung on a tree to die for my sins, because He loved me and He wanted me to be reconciled to God so that I can live and not die. For me at that point the message was loud and clear. Up until that point I didn't even know I was a sinner. I was a 'good person', always there for, and supporting others, putting others first, But that day the truth was revealed, my sins were greater than those who I felt had sinned against me. For years I saw myself as a victim, and everyone was hating on me, and using me. I received no thanks for all that I did. Yep, I was drowning to death in self pride and pity. That day Jesus came to me, told me my sins were forgiven. I heard His knock and I let Him in. That day I received the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Instant Rebirth. I was on fire. I was brought back from the living dead. The dark clouds shifteď, I felt such an amazing love, like never before, for everyone in the room. My whole being danced. I was given a new life in Christ Jesus, reconciled to the Father. So all that I have done, and continue to do, I do it all, no longer for self glory, but for the Glory Our Father, for Him to be praised, for His amazing work to be seen and known, because when I look back at where He has brought me from "By myself I can do nothing", and without Him, I am nothing, merely dust. I shouldn't even be here, but by His Amazing Grace, and for His plan, a purpose, I am. Thank you Jesus xx Jesus knew the Father, the Father was in Him, His Father taught Him everything, Love. He knew Fathers will. Jesus sees sick people and He is moved by compassion. He desires that none should perish. He desires for the sick to be healed, the blind to see, the hungry to be fed, He hears through His Spirit, heart, soul, and mind. He has His Fathers Heart. He and Our Father are one through the same spirit. Whatever Jesus asked for, if it was in Our Fathers will, He received, and when He received He saw Our Father. Whenever Jesus saw His reflection, He would see Our Father We see Our Father when we pray for someone and see a shift in their circumstance. Or pray for someone who is sick, and they are healed. When we minister to someone and they accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. When we look at our children and grandchildren. Nature all around us, birds, animals, plants, and trees. He is everywhere. Love and Blessings to you all.. xx

The pattern I see is: Pray: Seek the Fathers will, for His life, for that day. Work: Do the Fathers will for the day. Rest: Refreshed and ready for the next day to do Our Fathers Will. Jesus spent quiet time with Our Father, before the day begins: To give Him glory, honour, and praise for who He is and the great things He has done, and gratitude for another day to do His Will. Jesus submits Himself to Our Fathers Will on a daily basis, before the day begins in order for our Father to guide Him throughout that day. In doing so Jesus receives counsel, guidence, power, and strength for the busy day ahead. The disciples desire for Jesus was to stay and continue preaching in one village, but Jesus wanted to move on to the next. This would need commitment, and dedication, from the disciples as they would have to leave their village and families to follow Him. Jesus came to do His Fathers Will, not mans will. To travel throughout Galilee, not just one village. He came to preach Our Fathers Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to cast out demons everywhere He went, to everyone He met, and those who heard, believed and received, were healed, and spread the news. Yes I do have quiet time with Our Father throughout the day, but with no designated set times. Every day is different. The lives of others, those around me, and the trials they go though, tend to bring me to my knees in prayer for them, asking for Our Fathers mercy, grace, comfort, peace, council, and Will. For the situations they find themselves in, to bring them closer to Him, to know Him intimately. To improve the quality of my time with Our Father each day. Although I do most days, I will try to improve on that designated 'me' time with Him before the day begins, 'everyday'. Love and Blessings to you all. Xx