Brief Summary
This video recounts a transformative experience where the speaker witnessed and participated in supernatural healing, emphasizing the importance of "holy boldness" derived from an intimate knowledge of God and the Holy Spirit. It challenges viewers to move beyond powerless Christianity, embrace their spiritual gifts, and step out in faith to demonstrate God's power through signs, wonders, and miracles. The key takeaways include:
- The power of the Holy Spirit is available to all believers, enabling them to perform extraordinary acts.
- "Holy boldness," rooted in a deep relationship with God, is essential for operating in supernatural power.
- True faith requires believing before seeing, stepping out in obedience to God's call.
- Finding one's place in the Holy Spirit is crucial for avoiding unnecessary burdens and fulfilling God's purpose.
- Surrender of self and complete reliance on God are necessary conditions for manifesting His glory.
Introduction
The speaker introduces a story about a night that changed his understanding of God's supernatural power. He recounts arriving in a new town and being approached by a heartbroken young man whose fiancée was dying, with doctors unable to help. This sets the stage for a demonstration of divine power that would transform the young woman's life, shake the town, and reveal a secret about accessing supernatural power.
Encounter with a Dying Woman
The speaker describes entering the house and encountering the woman's grieving mother. The daughter was suffering from acute appendicitis, and the situation seemed hopeless. The speaker, filled with "holy boldness," confidently told the mother that her daughter would be alright soon. This boldness, he clarifies, was not presumption but a divine assurance based on his knowledge of God.
Instant Healing and its Impact
The speaker recounts going to the young woman's room and, with authority, commanding the sickness to leave. Instantly, she was completely healed. The color returned to her face, the pain vanished, and life returned to her body. This miracle led to a significant change in the town, with their meeting house, previously underattended, becoming packed with people. The leader prophesied that the place won't be able to hold them and it happened. Over 200 people were healed in the following days and weeks.
The Lasting Power of God
The speaker addresses the question of whether such miracles are lasting. He shares a letter he received years later from a person he had helped in Albany, Oregon. The letter described how the person's brother-in-law, who had been bound by alcohol and had lost everything, was completely healed and had remained sober for years after the speaker's intervention. This illustrates the enduring nature of God's power.
The Source of Holy Boldness
The speaker emphasizes that "holy boldness" does not come from human courage or positive thinking but from knowing God intimately. He uses the example of Daniel in the lion's den to illustrate that victory is assured when one trusts in God. He shares a story about a woman who worked for him, who felt compelled to preach but was burdened by it. After the speaker helped her realize it wasn't her calling, she found relief.
Power for Service and Power in Service
The speaker introduces the theme of "power for service and power in service," emphasizing that believers are called to be witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit. He quotes scriptures to support the idea that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to reveal God's helpfulness to humanity and to demonstrate His power. He highlights that perfect love and knowledge of God eliminate fear, bringing believers into a state where Christ works through them.
Stepping into Supernatural Power
The speaker challenges viewers to stop being satisfied with powerless Christianity and to step out in faith, believing before seeing. He argues that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not just for feeling good but for demonstrating the kingdom of God through signs, wonders, and miracles. He urges believers to find their place in the Holy Spirit to avoid struggles and confusion.
The Price of Divine Power
The speaker explains that the key difference between those who walk in "holy boldness" and those who remain powerless is the willingness to pay the price of self-abasement and complete surrender to God. He asserts that most Christians are unwilling to relinquish control and completely surrender their will to God.
Conclusion and Call to Action
The speaker concludes by reiterating that the secret to supernatural demonstration is "holy boldness," which comes from knowing God intimately and finding one's place in the Holy Spirit. He encourages viewers to step out in faith, operate in "holy boldness," and live in a state where God can manifest any gift at any moment. He leads a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fill believers with fire and "holy boldness," breaking off fear and doubt. He encourages viewers to comment with "I walk in holy boldness" and share how they are stepping out in faith.
