Final for Advanced Understanding the Spirit, Sickness, & Demonic Power: Steps to be filled with the Holy Spirit

Randall Q. Lawrence
Faith Bible College
Understanding the Spirit,
Sickness & Demonic Power
Dr. Z.
12/13/2010

Final: Steps to be filled with the Holy Spirit

I wanted to take this topic because of my experience this year on Palm Sunday, March 28 in Excelsior Springs. As an RN (Registered Nurse), I noticed Elder Larry (Quinter) having problems following the church service. His color was rather pasty, had weakness, and was complaining of his chest and heart. Ellie, his wife, was very concerned. Dr. Nick was there along with Dr. Esperanza, and I believe Dr. Eva. I remember Dr. Nick instructing everyone to begin to pray in their prayer language. I did not have one, and so I prayed in English. This spirit of MI (myocardial infarction-heart attack) or another heart issue was not breaking off so Dr. Nick instructed Larry to begin to pray in his prayer tongue. It (the demonic spirit) then broke off as his normal color and breathing returned. I was amazed and realized these persons will “fight for you” when the devil and demons try to get you. After I left from Larry, I saw my friend, Peggy, being prayed over by Missionary Julie Nash and Dr. Esperanza (?) for her prayer language. I went back to be with them, and Julie looked at me looking at Peggy and realized that I desired my prayer language also. It opened up to me and Peggy both that day. I had felt impotent (in not having a prayer language) with prayer over Larry. I had discussions with Ben, my instructor in Bible Prophecy II, over prayer language—“It’s there….” was prophetic word of knowledge that he had given me. Since Palm Sunday, Peggy and I have both deepened the use of prayer language/tongues in our lives and have used it over and over.

I bring up this experience because I think it helps to have a personal experience to look at as far as guidelines for being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts gives some guidelines, but all the experiences of a mighty move of the Holy Ghost are not all the same, but there are certain parallels to these Spirit-filled experiences. Jesus Christ had instructed the disciples to “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall opened to you:” (Matthew 7:7)

Let us use this scripture to come up with guidelines or conditions in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The “asking” would be the prayer and waiting on the Lord—well-illustrated in Pentecost with the disciples waiting on the promise of the Father and prophecy and instruction of Jesus (Acts 2). The “seeking” would be in seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit and in seeking persons (ones filled with Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or prayer language, anointed of God)—Peter and John with Samaritans (Acts 8:17) and Paul with the Ephesians (Acts 19:6). The “knocking” would be conditions like inspired, Spirit-filled preaching (the Word of the Lord), laying on of hands by anointed and Spirit-filled ministers—Ananias with Paul (Acts 9:17), Paul in Ephesus. Another condition necessary for the filling of the Holy Spirit would also include deliverance (p. 42, #27 text).

I may by wrong, but I do not see a clear pattern of “1, 2, 3” or “A, B, C” steps for the “filling of the Holy Spirit”. I do see a number of conditions necessary for a move of the Holy Spirit—deliverance, unity, focus on prayer, seeking no matter what it takes. The Holy Spirit, God and Christ are very creative with their bestowal of Gifts of the Spirit. In the Book of Acts, this “filling of the Holy Spirit” came both prior and after water baptism (see Acts 10:44-48). It came with tongues and prayer language. These conditions were met with Peggy and me receiving our prayer tongues in March earlier this year.

Note: These conditions were also met with Charles Parham and Agnes Ozman for the beginning of the Pentecostal movement in 1900. The only condition that was not met was to have tongue-speaking believers praying over Ms. Ozman. She, her fellow students, and Charles Parham were all asking and praying, seeking an answer to tongues as a manifestation of baptism of the Holy Spirit, and knocking on Heaven to get an answer with prayer and not giving up. This later would lead to the Azusa Street revival through Parham and William Seymour, student under Parham in Houston, TX.

Windtalker/Code-talker (preacher, intercessor)

I want to write a little post about the revelation that came to me on 3/1 or 3/2. This was another thing that I had to share with Peggy right away.

I just had the revelation from my friend Bill on Sunday on the way home that I am speaking Navajo in my prayer language. I was not sure until the Spirit confirmed it when he said it and said that he had friends that spoke it, and it sure sounded like Navajo. This was an interesting development. Before taking back "Windtalkers" (the movie) to Blockbuster, I began to watch it again...sure enough in the very first scene with one of the main characters Yahzee getting on the bus, and they are greeting one another with "Yah-tey" which is what I have been using in prayers especially prayers of healing. I am wondering what the deeper meaning is to the Navajo greeting beyond "hello" or something superficial like that.

Well, anyways, it just occurred to me that the Windtalkers (Navajo Code-talkers) were marines and front-line troops. The motto for marines is "Semper Fi"-always faithful. This is the calling to the Centerplace of Zion--always faithful to God and Christ and the Spirit. I also know of my calling to be a forerunner and trail-blazer in regards to the promotion of prayer furnaces (24/7/365) in Zion/Independence. These Windtalkers were also called into tough positions and then to communicate and direct where the "big guns" were directed. They also were called to prevent friendly fire (church vs. church?) and were masters of communicating urgent information at the right time in the right way in a short time. This too is my calling both as a prophetic intercessor and as a Spirit-filled preacher. I do not consider it an accident but a God-incidence that an analogy for the Spirit (Ruach in OT, Pneuma in NT) is the wind--Pentecost--Spirit came like a mighty rushing wind.

Final: Advanced Understanding of Spirit...Steps to be filled with Holy Spirit

Randall Q. Lawrence
Faith Bible College
Understanding the Spirit,
Sickness & Demonic Power
Dr. Nick
12/13/2010

Final: Steps to be filled with the Holy Spirit

I wanted to take this topic because of my experience this year on Palm Sunday, March 28 in Excelsior Springs. As an RN (Registered Nurse), I noticed Elder Larry (Quinter) having problems following the church service. His color was rather pasty, had weakness, and was complaining of his chest and heart. Ellie, his wife, was very concerned. Dr. Nick was there along with Dr. Esperanza, and I believe Dr. Eva. I remember Dr. Nick instructing everyone to begin to pray in their prayer language. I did not have one, and so I prayed in English. This spirit of MI (myocardial infarction-heart attack) or another heart issue was not breaking off so Dr. Nick instructed Larry to begin to pray in his prayer tongue. It (the demonic spirit) then broke off as his normal color and breathing returned. I was amazed and realized these persons will “fight for you” when the devil and demons try to get you. After I left from Larry, I saw my friend, Peggy, being prayed over by Missionary Julie Nash and Dr. Esperanza (?) for her prayer language. I went back to be with them, and Julie looked at me looking at Peggy and realized that I desired my prayer language also. It opened up to me and Peggy both that day. I had felt impotent (in not having a prayer language) with prayer over Larry. I had discussions with Ben, my instructor in Bible Prophecy II, over prayer language—“It’s there….” was prophetic word of knowledge that he had given me. Since Palm Sunday, Peggy and I have both deepened the use of prayer language/tongues in our lives and have used it over and over.

I bring up this experience because I think it helps to have a personal experience to look at as far as guidelines for being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts gives some guidelines, but all the experiences of a mighty move of the Holy Ghost are not all the same, but there are certain parallels to these Spirit-filled experiences. Jesus Christ had instructed the disciples to “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall opened to you:” (Matthew 7:7)

Let us use this scripture to come up with guidelines or conditions in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The “asking” would be the prayer and waiting on the Lord—well-illustrated in Pentecost with the disciples waiting on the promise of the Father and prophecy and instruction of Jesus (Acts 2). The “seeking” would be in seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit and in seeking persons (ones filled with Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or prayer language, anointed of God)—Peter and John with Samaritans (Acts 8:17) and Paul with the Ephesians (Acts 19:6). The “knocking” would be conditions like inspired, Spirit-filled preaching (the Word of the Lord), laying on of hands by anointed and Spirit-filled ministers—Ananias with Paul (Acts 9:17), Paul in Ephesus. Another condition necessary for the filling of the Holy Spirit would also include deliverance (p. 42, #27 text).

I may by wrong, but I do not see a clear pattern of “1, 2, 3” or “A, B, C” steps for the “filling of the Holy Spirit”. I do see a number of conditions necessary for a move of the Holy Spirit—deliverance, unity, focus on prayer, seeking no matter what it takes. The Holy Spirit, God and Christ are very creative with their bestowal of Gifts of the Spirit. In the Book of Acts, this “filling of the Holy Spirit” came both prior and after water baptism (see Acts 10:44-48). It came with tongues and prayer language. These conditions were met with Peggy and me receiving our prayer tongues in March earlier this year.

Note: These conditions were also met with Charles Parham and Agnes Ozman for the beginning of the Pentecostal movement in 1900. The only condition that was not met was to have tongue-speaking believers praying over Ms. Ozman. She, her fellow students, and Charles Parham were all asking and praying, seeking an answer to tongues as a manifestation of baptism of the Holy Spirit, and knocking on Heaven to get an answer with prayer and not giving up. This later would lead to the Azusa Street revival through Parham and William Seymour, student under Parham in Houston, TX.

My engagement and GHOP (Graceland House of Prayer)

This will be a short blog of my testimony regarding June 25, 2010 and my engagement to Peggy.

I had a weight and secret sin "choking off" my prayer tongue to one phrase or one sentence. We (Peggy & I) met with Rhonda, Vi, and Derek. They attempted to force the issue, but it was out in the open by the rehearsal rooms. Derek and I literally got in a tug of war with getting rid of this. I cannot use my prayer tongue for myself due to a covenant with God for its use to only be for others incl. Peggy and those around me. Trying to force a deliverance just fed into the situation and did not remove it. Rhonda tried to "fish" for reasons but does not really know me all that well and her possible causes were off the mark.

I woke up the next day with the feeling of the Spirit on me saying, "Don't you dare leave this camp without being free of this..." I immediately decided to go on a strict food (no food)/all liquid fast. Rhonda had said that she and Derek would be available at 1 pm, but it was not to be because they got into a deliverance with someone else and could not be found.

I spent hours in the soaking (sloshing according to Mike S.) room praying, asking for help from Jesus and Spirit, asking for help from my ancestors, etc. I anointed and literally soaked me with consecrated oil. When I felt ready, I could only find Dan, our best friend, and Peggy who I was secretly engaged to (We were going to do it around Christmas at my grandparents to honor them)...We went to Cheville chapel where I confessed about this issue. Dan and Peggy were very supportive, and it was a lot easier than when I confessed to Peggy.

I asked Dan to "pray with his full authority as a Melchisedec Elder" (as if he would not any other time and be careful what you ask for because you just might get it). Dan prayed a beautiful prayer over Peggy and me--a prayer of unity. When Dan got done, I kissed Peggy and stated that I believed that Dan had just "married" us. Peggy smiled and laughed and agreed. I forgot about the Melchisedec authority to bind on earth and in heaven. Dan even laughed in going to the bathroom in thinking about the prayer he had just uttered.

I almost forgot that Dan, before his prayer, had said that he would invite the actual Presence of Christ which others had testified during the week. Christ came along with the Spirit already present and easily delivered me of my confessed secret sin and weight of guilt and the past. It was clear that He was present.

This leads to our circle prayer that opened up to the Father and Heaven. Dan and I prayed some mighty prayer then before Peggy could pray. I stated that I needed to pray again. I prayed for a joining (3-cord like Ecclesiastes) of the Restoration Movement (Community of Christ/RLDS, LDS, Restoration, Remnant, Temple Lot, and more), the prayer/prophetic movement (IHOP-KC with Mike Bickle, Bethel with Bill Johnson, Toronto with Arnott's, Morningstar with Joyner, Yoiddo with David Yonggi Cho, and much more), plus Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement with evidence as a Graceland House of Prayer with evidence of IHOP-KC interceding for Graceland. I have no doubt of this coming to pass....what I want to work on today.