Is tongues the only evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Will there be any significant changes in ones attitudes and actions after being baptized in the Spirit? The first physical sign of the infilling of the Spirit is speaking in tongues. This is the one physical sign that is consistent in its recurrence, as pointed out earlier. However, the Baptism is not a goal but a gateway. It is a door to Spirit-filled living. It marks a beginning, not an end. Speaking in tongues is but the initial evidence and is to be followed by all the evidences of Christlikeness that mark a consistent Spirit-filled life. The apostle Paul described this wonderful life in the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, 23. He wrote, The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. It is a life to be lived, not just an experience to be remembered. Some have missed this essential distinction. They have been satisfied to recall that wonderful moment when the Holy Spirit came in His fullness and they magnified the Lord in other tongues. Failure to progress beyond that point is a tragedy. The question is not only, Have you been filled? but, How have you lived since you were filled? The apostle Paul wrote, Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the introduction to a victorious Christian life in the Spirit. Any lesser result falls short of Gods purpose in bestowing this marvelous gift. (source: ag.org)
Posted on: Sun, 11 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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