Testimony of how & when I received the Holy Ghost

“Christ in you, the hope of glory...” Colossians 1:27

[@earnestlycontending885]

If any questions my email is [e-mail]

[@deidraware5941]

Amen. Love your testimony.

[@deidraware5941]

Can you do a video where i hear you speaking in tongues?

[@earnestlycontending885]

Deidra Ware Hello Deidra, thank you for commenting, if The Lord wills that I do that I will do it then. I’ll pray on it until then.

[@deidraware5941]

@@earnestlycontending885 👌

[@deidraware5941]

Here is my story of how I got filled with the Holy Ghost. It was in 2012 before I came to Bethesda. It was one Sunday in 2012 I was 19 at the time. So my Late Pastor Bishop James Johnson at the time was preaching I don't know what he was preaching something but anyway as he was preaching it felt like everybody was invisible it was just me and God at the time and I was 😭 and I knew at that moment something was going to happen. So at the end of his sermon he said Does anyone want the Holy Ghost? I immediately went down to the altar without no hesitation I stepped out in faith and I believed that I was going to get the Holy Ghost that day. So I got baptized and I went back to the tarrying room in the chapel we still have a chapel till this day so anyway I went to the tarrying room and I said Thank you Jesus for maybe four or six times and I got Filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 19 or 20 I don't know but I know I got it because I was speaking in my tongues louder and louder and then I remember switching from my heavenly language to English. I didn't know that I was speaking in my heavenly language but anyway I went to my older brother Gregory jr and the Holy Spirit told me to tell him "Whatever it is let it go In Jesus Name and I want back to speaking in tongues and it calmed down. Then in 2013 was when I joined Bethesda Temple of The Apostolic Faith and Pastor Julian Johnson who is my Pastor now ask me what Happened to me and I Said i Got the Holy Ghost and I immediately started to speak In tongues again. So i just thank God for giving me this gift it's amazing. Thank you Jesus. I pray someone is inspired my testimony and I hope it blesses you and encouraged you in Jesus Name Amen.

[@brittianyc7061]

Testimony!!! Pray for me as I seek him for the Holy Ghost!

[@redemptioninchrist9923]

Brittiany C have you received Him yet ?

[@deidraware5941]

Will definitely be praying for you that you get the Holy Ghost

[@cambrionstanley2988]

It’s already done in Jesus Name!!

[@beverlysteele8754]

Have you received?

[@deidraware5941]

@Rachel Brand Sure. Father In the Name of Jesus Christ I thank you For my Dear Sister In Christ ‼️ LORD I coming on Behalf of My Sister I ask you Jesus That You Fill Her With the HOLY GHOST & Fire 🔥 More More FILL Her In The Name of Jesus Christ & Father God I Thank you In Advance In the Name of Jesus Christ for what you are going to do In Rachel Brand Life in the name of Jesus Christ We PRAY AMEN & AMEN ‼️

[@danielstewart5689]

I feel you on this one, I was baptized in Jesus name and repented, just now receiving the Holy Ghost last week after 6 months. It did not happen until I quit trying to do it on my own, and gave it to the Lord.

[@danielstewart5689]

@Rachel Brand thank you praise the Lord

[@danielstewart5689]

@@eddyvera6154 pray ask Jesus to help you overcome your specific sins, repent, turn away from them, get baptized in Jesus name and you will receive the Holy Spirit.

[@NopeNotToday26]

Thankyou. You’re story has made me feel not alone. I needed this today.

[@amy155]

You may not get this reply, however possibly someone else will. You are never alone...I hope the scripture will give someone a little comfort that may need it. The hope that remains in our hearts during life's difficulties, is the Holy Spirit given by God. (Glorify God in all that we do in His name) ***PROVERBS 3:5-6*** Romans 8:26 Romans 5:5 God Bless any & all who read this message

[@bookermullins7849]

I was saved and baptized in the water a couple months ago. I’m in the word daily and prayer daily seeking Jesus and to be baptized in the Holy Spirit everyday. I want him so bad I can taste it lol but the devil comes at me every time it doesn’t happen. Pray for me man, I know it’s on GODs timing that it’ll happen but maybe some extra prayers will help it along and help me with the strength to keep chasing no matter how long it takes.... my gut dropped when you said that guy took 30yrs 😱lol

[@divadbanfino6742]

Hey brother Ask and you shall recieve. Knock and it shall be open unto you🙏🏼 Matthew 7:7. Brother I too was there where you’re at but the Lord will never give up on you he didn’t give up on me even though I thought it was too late. I was caught dead in sin for many years and brother I just recently received The Holy Ghost Jesus is so good to me I thought it was impossible but brother nothing is impossible with The Lord🙏🏼

[@devorahtenajeros214]

@@divadbanfino6742 you mean you were a Christian before and then backslide and then comes back to Jesus now?

[@divadbanfino6742]

Devorah Tenajeros I was raised to be catholic so I grew up going to church but I wouldn’t say I believed because in the back of my mind my whole life was the “what if” God didn’t exist, so many “what if’s” but I’d say I wasn’t saved until recently this year when I actually started believing even though I’ve prayed a lot before even being saved but I was still living a sinful life so it all didn’t matter because I didn’t know for certain God was there in my life but I’m no longer a catholic now I’d like to call myself a servant of The Lord and a son. After being depressed for a while and being caught up in marijuana because of it Jesus brought me to him and I never want to go back because Jesus is all I want🙏🏼 Live for Him because he died for us

[@devorahtenajeros214]

@@divadbanfino6742 That's a good testimony. Continue on serving the Lord. All glory belongs to Him!

[@emetdara2999]

God's timing is 'already!'. Ask and He will give you the Holy Spirit in full measure.. If you have asked already, then believe that you have received him. Then act out in faith! The devil cannot stop this; he is limited to the sense realm and can do absolutely nothing to your spirit man. If you are still struggling with this, then you must be approaching it logically rather than by faith..

[@ejuniorc09pkm]

You didn't doubt at all, a double minded person won't receive anything from God. Also, God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

[@almawessels75]

Every single word out of your mouth, including 2hr prayers and scriptures and trying to emulate it, EVERYTHING is my life right now. For 13 months now. Its like you took my mind and read it out loud, everything everything everything. This is mind blowing 🤯

[@earnestlycontending885]

Wow! Seriously? Praise The Lord, may God guide you accordingly in this situation.

[@childofgod7023]

Amen brother, well said!

[@annagokieli1497]

Thank you ! Great video !!!

[@mikayewright3321]

Thank you, really needed to hear this

[@jezlynedwards3386]

Our story is kind of similar. I was seeking God and I unfortunately went to Islam. Then I met someone who helped me to find Jesus at a Pentecostal church. Like you I tried to tell myself I didn’t need to speak in tongues to have the Holy Spirit but I know it’s truth. I just went to the altar today and did not receive the Holy Spirit but all I can do is keep praying and fasting. I’m hoping God will bless me soon in Jesus name. I appreciated your story thank you

[@tomtemple69]

1 Corinthians 12 is pretty clear, not all speak in tongues Nor should everyone be expected to

[@HERO4EVA1650]

Amen bro. Thanks JESUS and the FATHER

[@MzzMona]

Thank you, for sharing this

[@keynenh88]

Thanks for sharing your testimony Brother. Blessings!!!

[@faithhanes5076]

Amen brother yes thank you jesus

[@HEdied-FORus]

Glory to the LORD. Thank you brother.

[@babygirl18sb]

Praise God!! Amazing Testimony!

[@Lisa.reid444]

I have been tarrying I am so thankful to come a crossed your video thank you praise the Lord!

[@akanshakhakha6870]

Blessed

[@terrell.rrucker9935]

Thanks Bro! Truly, God bless you, in Jesus name, tears want to run down my face, but I hold them!

[@simplyroger2763]

Thanks bro for the nice message/upload. God bless you!

[@markrhone1537]

May God Almighty richly bless

[@bookbearerplus]

#awesome

[@monitacarson1026]

Thank you for your testimony really enjoyed it

[@lyndonwilliams_04blessed76]

That a blessing keep on seeking him and trusting in the lord be blessed 🙏🏾💖😇

[@kgigglescomedyinspiration1908]

What a wonderful, beautiful, Testimony 🙏 Glory to God. Thanks for sharing, I was truly blessed by it. I smile 😁 most of the whole time.

[@ingridblagrove9044]

Praise God HalleluYah 🙌🏾

[@daviemalola8363]

thank you for sharing this bro,, am encouraged ...

[@rebeccasmith7439]

Thank you, thank you for sharing this video. It gives me so much hope that even if it doesn't happen right away, it will happen. I have complete faith. God bless you 🙏

[@juanessal8275]

VERY ENCOURAGING. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

[@jesusisthetruth7575]

Very encouraging testimony. God bless you young man in the mighty name of Jesus.

[@graceharris3650]

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony! I am so glad He filled you with the Holy Ghost! God Bless!

[@brotherjohn1441]

Glory to God brother, may God continue to bless you. Beautiful testimony and thank you so much for sharing. Alleluia 🙏

[@kanesmith3429]

"diligent and seeking" that's the only way brother. Believable testimony Amen.

[@eliezer8595]

Good video bro I am seeking and I know that I will find. Much love🙏

[@juanpablo2370]

Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! Alleluia Thank you my brother.

[@thefaithfamily2377]

I thank our Father in heaven so much for this video because its so on point! I can relate i have to have his spirit and i will not be okay waiting forever Lord consume me in your spirit! Thanks so much for sharing

[@ashleyirietv7592]

Very encouraging! I am happy for you. I needed this testimony to stay strong and encouraged in my journey. God bless you

[@timl5282]

Praise the Lord that was a great testimony👏

[@mRSrANC0R]

Thank you for this video buddy. I have been seeking the baptism and I know that God has set me apart and appointed me to sing for His glory and I know that I am anointed but I can’t wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit because I know that this is only the beginning.

[@cliftonbarrow8253]

I really want to be saved and Holy Ghost filled..it’s what’s missing in my life.I need this change in my life

[@Sergio-mv7jv]

Repent dear brother of our sins (stop sinning), then be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and ask Him to fill you with His Spirit. He loves you and is waiting for you. Bless you in Jesus's name.

[@d.coleman8394]

Wow powerful Testimony 🙏🏾✝️. God bless you And prosper you and favor You in everything that you do. You are a motivation to me to continue pressing and serving our lord Jesus Christ. 🙏🏾✝️✝️✝️🙏🏾😃😃😃.

[@aishaprince1482]

I apologise for a late response but I had to comment. It took a long time for me as well but it was on my end because I allowed the spirit of doubt to manifest in my mind. Soon I got and it was very foreign but it felt amazing, I was truly amazed by what had came upon me. What I mostly struggle with now is the fear of Him taking it away. But I can say, glory to God, that He hasn't. I absolutely enjoyed your testimony and I think your heart is beautiful. Please keep it up ☺️☺️

[@troynatoya]

I need the holy ghost so bad I have faith I repented and praying and begging I'm so discourage I get anxiety in the meddle of my sleep worrying that I may die without it or the Lord comes and still don't have it and I don't know what's stopping me!! Please pray for me. I start wondering if God is covering His ears from my prayer. 😭😭

[@earnestlycontending885]

Blessed be the name of The Lord Troy, you have to trust God because He is faithful, & that which he hath promised he will fulfill, as long as you are walking in obedience to the word of God, His ears are open unto your prayers... Keep on striving, you will Be prayed For. In JESUS name.

[@millennialmack]

Troy Smiths you should go on a 3 day fast (no food, only water) and during those days of fasting keep pressing your prayers toward God. When we fast our spirit gets more in tune with the father. Keep seeking and asking. He will answer John 14:13-14

[@troynatoya]

@@millennialmack I will do just that.

[@psychoarmy1]

@@troynatoya did u receive it brother?

[@troynatoya]

@@psychoarmy1 I am working on it and following everything that bible says and everything pastor Gino Jennings says I believe in short order I will. I will testify once i receive it thanks you for your encouragements I watch it all everytime I feel discouraged

[@lovelineschubert8883]

Its a gift go get it!!! Awesome thanks I will not beg God again

[@stephaniedekinger2463]

One of my favorite artist in the background, Jack Vettriano. 11 people is a lot of people! Hallelujah!

[@timbongterence1400]

I thank you father Amen

[@954BRii]

God bless you

[@katyazorina8632]

Currently contending for it (just had my waterbaptism, the woman prayed over me nothing happened either, it has been a bit of a struggle), thank you for sharing! I trust God. You have a very gentle spirit it is really attractive. "my literal brother, my natural brother" yes with Christians you have to clarify haha.

[@haile.p]

This video was very uplifting. Thanks for posting 🙏 A similar situation happened to me. So after a while I just got discouraged, and just began to believe that I have the Holy Spirit already. But then it just came, I wish I could explain it better. I pray those who wish to receive the Holy Spirt do so🙏

[@familyloyalty43]

It's more than just being a nice person or following The Teachings by what we understand the world to be. The world and life are not ours to understand. Then dwell in which role The Lord plays in each thought, gesture and action. It's the whole "Do unto others" and concern yourself not with the equation percieved through worldly rationale, but how The Lord used us to change what would've been left undone. And finally to have that is to have everything through The Narrow Path that's been placed out for each of us through Christ Jesus. Thanks brother I really needed this. ✝ 🌄 Blessings..

[@tranceemerson8325]

Praise the LORD, my brother has recieved this wonderfiul gift! I am seeing this gift for myself, please I ask you to pray on my behalf. I know the LORD will listen! God is Good!

[@ririjoylove5869]

That is such a BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONY Praise the Lord. Let it go around yhe world. Young people must see and beleive! Thank you. I promise God to come back and testify what that video has done for my house. Jan 27, 2021

[@AJay-jh5xj]

Salutations brother. Thank you for sharing; for of a truth your detailed account of both time of day and place by the bed is so very similar to mine...and I thought I'd never hear about it after listening to our dear brother Clinton's account. Alleluia!

[@michellehoggard49]

Thank you.

[@monciesoway1159]

I see a number 7 on your forehead I’m a child of light as well I blessed brother

[@laurenmckenna2747]

Praise God 😊🙏

[@kerryr4854]

Years after salvation, I am still waiting to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues. Thanks for your testimony. Please pray that it would happen for me soon. I will seek after Him more earnestly.

[@thefaithfamily2377]

I truly thank our father in heaven for you!

[@earnestlycontending885]

I thank God for you ! Thanks for watching

[@trex8440]

Praise be the name of Jesus Christ I’m tarrying I believe in what’s written pray for me to recieve the Holy Ghost🙏🏾

[@FleeGuy92]

This is awesome.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Glory to God ! “O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭68:35‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@bubbagintz3550]

Thank you Jesus.Thank you Brother

[@TonyaNicole7]

I felt the Holy Ghost from from my belly and I spoke out!!!!! And I speak as often as I can it helps me in so many ways throughout my life I’m so grateful

[@kevinwhiting6655]

I want the holy ghost

[@earnestlycontending885]

Hallelujah, May God indeed fill you with His Spirit, for it is His promise. That you may also be a witness. Seek and ye shall find... I will pray with you Kevin, that God may fill you with His Spirit. In Jesus name Amen “And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭5:32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@kevinwhiting6655]

@@earnestlycontending885 thank you brother

[@mkworship8648]

Amen! GOD swill fill You, just repent and turn away from sin. Ask GOD to fill You and be sincere, and Amen that's right, seek and You shall find! Seek GOD with all Your heart. I Pray GOD will fill You also, in JESUS Name! Also, get baptized in the name of JESUS, for the remission of sins. Acts 2:38.

[@kevinwhiting6655]

@@mkworship8648 thank you

[@revamp6612]

As soon as I seen your face I knew you had the Holy Ghost. He Glows in Your face. Holy Ghost Glow 👍 it’s sad so many people try to trample this experience as not real.

[@timsetto]

God used this video for me bro, in the past I’ve tried many nights to seek the Holy Spirit but just couldnt get it or feel anything. I was just looking at a video of how to receive the Holy Spirit from a sister in Christ right before this video & she was praying for the Holy Spirit to be infilled in the listeners ( mind you sadly I’ve backsliden ) so the words she was saying wasn’t hitting me as they should because of my sin so I got angry and discouraged similar to you so I went off of the video and went off of KZbin .. so I went back on a couple of seconds later , I wanna say something moved me to type in testimonies of people getting it but I’m not sure. Anyways I have courage now from this 💯 praise God. I’m turning away

[@SunFlower-xc2bq]

Love your testimony. Mine was completely different, so supernatural. Not what I was expecting. A little background, I suffered from anxiety for about 8 years, I was addicted to alcohol and weed, I developed depression after I had my daughter and for years I had sleep paralysis. I always wondered if someone did witchcraft on me because I never messed with the occult. Demons came to me every single night to torment me literally for about 3 years straight. It made me so angry with life and God. My mom is a born again Christian and I started to attend church with her not knowing what to expect. September 26, 2019 I had a vision early in the morning while praying to God and he gave me the holy spirit. I didn't speak tongues but my life has been transformed, I do not recognize myself anymore. I get baptized tomorrow morning and I love what I have with Jesus. I love that he isn't a fable like I thought too. Life is too painful to walk alone. This new road that I am on was extremely difficult to get here but I am here and there is hope for everyone. Keep praying and seeking and do not expect it to be easy because it's not. God bless 💜🕊

[@samuelpelumi1390]

Hallelujah Glory be to God... This is my testimony... As a new convert then I also tried getting the Holy Spirit but no matter how hand was laid on me.. I didn't get it.. I was so frustrated and angry.. I remember crying that why are people falling down and manifesting but I have want this thing I have always prayed for God to use me as his vessel and I didn't get it.. and after that getting into some kind of addiction that completely drench me spiritually... But hallelujah God is faithful.. fast forward to last year.. God brought me back to him re igniting my passion for him.. and I was praying one day... For sometimes the devil will make me feel like I'm just speaking rubbish because even when trying to speak in tongues I'm fully aware and sometimes I'm like what???.. but brethren God is faithful he said in is word that blessed are those who want to obey God more than to eat and drink he said they will be giving what they want.. I was praying that day and I began to speak like never before it comes on it own flowing but the flowing was silent very silent that I can only flow in speaking in tongues withing me.. then I began to speak as the spirit leads and to God's Glory I was speaking in tongues fluently with no condonation from the devil because I felt it... Glory be to God and it pays to wait on God... Feeling can be deceptive it not compulsory the Holy Ghost comes by a mighty rushing winds.. like I use to pray then.. now I'm trusting God for full manifestation of the Holy Spirit and not just speaking in tongues. I want everything the spirit of God as to offer

[@Mutsa]

Hallelujah!

[@shakazulu365]

Go forward young man of God. No man can hinder what God is DOING in you.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Thank you in the name of Jesus Christ for your words. Glory to God

[@jgbrown9825]

God bless you you are a a child of God keep doing what you doing in your life keep praying this worship him spirit and Truth he have a calling on your life

[@earnestlycontending885]

Blessed be the name of Jesus Christ! Thank you kindly, for your encouragement! “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭3:12-13‬ ‭

[@LivingForYahuah]

Someone asked me just yesterday if I had the Holy Spirit and I replied, "I believe so." I thought I had it for the same reasons as you and came to that explanation from the internet as well. Praise God for leading me to this video!

[@earnestlycontending885]

Hallelujah! Glory to God

[@PushingTheStandard]

I had the same story! And I received it at home one day in prayer hahaha!

[@chrisclayborne2486]

What a testimony I know one thing sometimes it's hard to get in contact with Jesus not everyone is gonna catch the holy ghost right away sometime's that person haft to go through some things in order to get the holy ghost but the more you pray the more something will happen and some people may get the holy ghost in another way call you haft to do this or that and you'll get it but there is a holy ghost in prayer waiting to happen i do believe that

[@Royalempress88]

When you said before you received the spirit your mind wonderd and you was falling asleep that really hit me as there are times I have been speaking to God about some things and like today I thi k I was talking to Holy spirit and felt tired all of a sudden and I foolishly thought maybe something good would come of me sleeping but it didn't and this isn't first time it has happened... Now when it happens nevt time I will stand up and persist in my prayer u till I am finished.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Amen may God strengthen you to do just that!

[@daltonthomas9806]

Hey man I want to say thank you so much. You said you knew this video would edify someone. I am that someone. This is exactly how my journey is going. I haven’t received it yet and i’m desperately chasing it. I needed this message tonight man. Thank you and God bless you!

[@earnestlycontending885]

Amen praise The Lord Jesus Christ! Keep on seeking and it will come, because it is already written. You are in my prayers.

[@lovelineschubert8883]

Dalton Thomas same here people!!!😭

[@NopeNotToday26]

I sincerely hope you receive the Holy Spirit!

[@daltonthomas9806]

Brittany Stafford Thank you all. I’m just seeing these comments. I have received it and it’s truly amazing. thank yall

[@chloebelle4923]

@@daltonthomas9806 I am so happy for you! :-)

[@marvinevangelista6406]

I experienced to be possessed by the Holy Spirit twice, whatever it was I know from my heart it was the Holy Spirit! Because I was praying sincerely and fully dependent on GOD at that time around 4 in the morning. When I was at the verge of my prayer the word/s coming out from my mouth suddenly kept on repeating and it became faster and faster I was aware I was speaking that way but I have no control over my body. And then a sudden flash came in before my eyes and I realized I was not speaking from my mind but from my soul and spirit like I don't have to think a word to say that my mouth kept on speaking and speaking from what my spirit has to say.What amazes me experiencing the Holy Spirit was my physical body being thrown around like I was being swayed by the wind until I completely laid on the floor, I was keeping on praising our GOD, thanking HIM, confessing and admitting my sins to forgive me. I felt my spirit was crying because of so much joy and longingly to be in the presence of GOD like I was ready to get there in heaven.

[@ng_1966]

Thank you for sharing this testimony of your struggle and how you persevered to receive Gods promise! I have struggled so long and this is encouraging and builds my faith to continue to press in and believe I will also receive ♥️🙏🙌 Grace and blessing be multiplied to you and through you!

[@earnestlycontending885]

Amen, Thank you for commenting, The Lord strengthen your faith to receive the promise of the father!

[@Sullitude87]

Praise Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior 🙏 oh! Jesus saved me right on time! ❤️✝️❤️ May the Lord lead us to his Will all the days we have left on this earth ❤️✝️❤️ Christ is 👑 I love you all like Jesus loves me 🙏

[@sandraanderson3001]

Thanks for your video on the Holy Spirit. I have been seeking the filling but it has not been happening for me. I was getting a little discouraged and then I saw your video. I am going to continue to seek the filling of the Spirit. I think your video was for me or people like me.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Amen Praise The Lord! Be encouraged in the name of Jesus!

[@sharlynebeach2786]

Thank you for sharing your testimony of how you received the Holy Ghost. Everyone needs to know who believes in our Heavenly Father. I am sure the Holy Ghost led you to make this video. Blessings !!!

[@davidjegede1305]

This is very encouraging, this is what i am currently going through but I am trusting God

[@earnestlycontending885]

Bless The Lord! Keep on trusting Him and pursue the promise of the Father.

[@davidjegede1305]

@@earnestlycontending885 God bless you

[@VS-vs3nn]

God bless you my brother! Love your journey to receiving the HolyGhost! I was filled with the HolyGhost when I 18 years old and that was 35 years ago! The power of God is real and I love the Lord Jesus Christ! Nobody or nothing can do you like Jesus! Be thou encouraged! Win many souls for the Lord! Apostolic Doctrine is right it denotes the scriptures in action according to the book of Acts and of course the plan of salvation revealed in Acts 2:38.

[@stushShulamite]

@V S Amen and Amen!

[@robertsiatwambo]

May God bless you brother for the testimony. I have been facing a similar challenge which had got me thinking that perhaps God has rejected me. It hasnt been easy

[@earnestlycontending885]

Robert, praise God for he has not rejected you. A promise is a promise from GOD, and remember He is not a man that He should lie. Keep seeking, I remember the times still today, but God is faithful and fulfilled His word in me, and will do the same with those that seek Him and obey. Rejoice in this! Blessed be the name of The Lord!

[@robertsiatwambo]

@@earnestlycontending885 Thanks a lot. I will keep on seeking.

[@ml4177]

yah saves

[@Cookingsimplemiller]

Love this testimony. It offers strength. I am seeking the BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST

[@stushShulamite]

@Hanna- Kay Miller You will receive the Holy Spirit, because you hunger and thirst after it *(Matthew 5:6)* Jesus died to have the privilege of filling you with Himself. He wants you to be filled with His Spirit You will receive the Holy Spirit. Keep on seeking after Him. Grace ✝️ Peace🇨🇦

[@TriciaRP]

@@stushShulamite Can God refill or reenter you? I feel I Grieved Him away and been so flesh a and self...into sins DECEIVED with thinking I waa missing something....IT HAS MADE.ME ANHEY....I am a personal who needs Jesus to keep.me. help and.oiy of trouble sins and back where He first had me... PLEASE...I am in Serious body trouble sins some willful some not.... Feel dead and I see this was not good to do what I did ...it brought curse and bad.things....Just.world sins breakdown .body black rot. I hate this because I was WRONG And.know satan hurting.me....

[@funnyisfunny4944]

Brother this testimony is so encouraging! It is a testimony of perseverance! I pray that every listener and viewer will continue to press into his presence and not grow weary so that they too may obtain the promise!

[@earnestlycontending885]

Thank you for writing Brian! & blessed be the name of The Lord for what he’s done through this message, many have been encouraged and about 4-5 have told me how that they have received the promise! Glory to God! The Lord is good & his mercy endureth forever!

[@bubblessunshine9300]

Sigh... 2 years and I've kind of just felt defeated.

[@journeywithsterling6298]

I have yet to receive the gift of tongues. I pray about it all the time. But I can confidently say that I have received the Holy Spirit. It was least expected and it happened at a maximum. Like you said, “it just came out”. Prior to that experience I was kinda like how you expressed, wanting to believe I have it, but unsure. But once I received it there was no doubt in my mind. When you receive the Holy Ghost you know. It’s the best feeling ever. I received the holy spirt a year after my baptism. Praise Jesus

[@mkworship8648]

Hi, I just want to encourage You and ask You, Have You spoken yet? You must speak in tongues, that's how You are a witness. 👍🏾

[@journeywithsterling6298]

Mont&Kay MusicMinistries Hi. Just to update, I did. January 25th at a prayer conference. I received the gift of tongues. I was also freed/ delivered from demonic forces in my life. Praise be to God🙏🏾💕

[@mkworship8648]

That is Awesome to hear! Keep using Your tongues, that’s how We grow Spiritually. I encourage You to read the book of Ephesians. That book is Powerful! It will also help You for what’s to come in Your future. GOD Bless You in JESUS Name!

[@journeywithsterling6298]

Mont&Kay MusicMinistries Thanks much! I appreciate it

[@SeanEricSpearman]

@@mkworship8648 spot on!!!

[@trizamutuku7718]

This gives me the strength to continue coz I have been seeking.

[@billerickson5604]

Me also

[@MrCocoriver]

yes sometimes we have to press in and ask god for the gifts of the spirit. i was praying and said to my self :"i geuss its not gonna happen" so getting ready to stand up in my room suddenly started to speak in tongues and cried cause the scriptures just happened to me.

[@thenarrowway2409]

Praise God! I’m still seeking i hope i get there one day too

[@emetdara2999]

Thanks for sharing this brother.. And concluding on the most important aspect of this which is 'faith'. Faith doesn't wait for feelings. When we walk by faith, we act in accordance to what we believe. No one who is a believer now received a physical manifestation when they became born again (perhaps with a few exceptions); No angel showed up with an ID card saying 'born-again'; there was no chorus of the heavenly hosts singing hallelujahs physically heard; one couldn't even see the process of the Sin nature being changed for the nature of God.. Yet we all believed_ instantly_. We received our salvation by *once* by faith.. So its a marvel that most would expect the in filling of the Holy Spirit to be different; that one would insist on feeling something. Then it is no longer by faith but by feelings. When I got the infilling of the Holy Spirit, the person who prayed for me asked me to open my mouth and speak; that the Holy Spirit won't do it for me. I obeyed; even if it felt like I was the one making it up and it felt extremely awkward, I just did it. However, as I continued later and on my own, I started feeling the presence of God.. sometimes so tangibly like someone was physically there.. at other times, I would be reading the scripture and I would just feel the rush or flow from my belly to burst into tongues.. *This was the evidence that I received it*; but it came after the foolishness and awkwardness of acting in faith. Scripture says that when we speak in tongues, our minds are unfruitful; that means you don't understand what you are saying as the Holy Spirit gives utterance _to your spirit_ to pray. So it is a mind by-pass which is why at the instance of being prayed for to receive the Holy Spirit or when one asks for it directly from God (can happen either way), one needs to ignore the discomfort of the mind which insists on making sense of everything and just speak in faith. The evidence will come later but the faith act must be first. I am not trying to take away from this testimony shared by our brother, but one does not need to go years searching for the in filling of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of tongues especially after being prayed for several times. It is the same God who instantly saved you when you become born again so why would He delay when you ask for the Holy Spirit with the evidence of tongues. I believe that from the very first prayer, he was already filled but probably was taught to expect to feel something. I didn't feel anything at first but later I got the evidence after acting out in faith. I believe this is the proper way to go about it.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Hello, and thanks for writing! I agreed with you 100% by that which you have spoken in truth according to the scriptures...But in the last paragraph you said that God saves someone instantly when they are born again, which is not true. According to Jesus Christ in John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ‭when we are born again (by the word of God) 1peter 1:23, we are able to see the kingdom of God, and hear Gods words John 8:47... The way to enter into the kingdom of God is to be born of water and spirit, this is how we’re saved from the power of sin and if we continue in Him, we shall be saved from the wrath of God. Praise The Lord!

[@emetdara2999]

@@earnestlycontending885 Thanks for your response brother. I hope you are thriving in your faith!! God bless you. Regarding your correction, I see what you are saying but it takes away from the simplicity of the gospel in my view. Rom 10:8-13 talks about believing with the heart and confessing with the mouth _to be saved_. Verse 13 explicitly states that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord _will be saved_. John __3:16__ says those who believe in him _will not_ perish but *have eternal life*. Vrs 18 of the same chapter says those who believe **_will not be judged_. John _**_5:24_**_ who ever hears my word and believes _shall not be judged_** .Eph 2:8 for we are saved _by grace through faith_.. Rom 5:9 .. because of the sacrifice of Jesus, we will never experience God's wrath (or NIV translations says *how much more* shall we be saved from God's wrath..). etc This way (believe and be saved) focuses solely on the extravagantly rich Grace of God and takes our focus off ourselves unto our savior.. It happens immediately one believes and confesses what his heart believes. Being born of water and the Spirit is the spiritual work done by the Holy Spirit for for those who believe and not by us. It is an immediate work. Anyway, I do not wish to drag this out but I hope the scriptures I shared above speak for themselves. Several of them coming directly from Jesus himself and he only said what he heard his (and our) Father say. The Just (righteous) living by faith means our Christian walk is one of perpetual and total trust in the Holy Spirit from start to finish.. God bless you bro.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Emet Dara The Letter to the Romans (and the other New Testament letters) we’re not written to sinners to teach them how to be saved, but they were written to “Brethren”, to those “called of God” and “sanctified in Christ Jesus” “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Also John 3:16 was spoken to Israel, by the lord Jesus Christ who came to seek and save that which was lost.. If they would believe on their messiah they would be saved, because they already were the children of God.. Jesus came for them.. ISRAEL, Being in the loins of their forefathers, were baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea (1corinthians 10:1-2) water and spirit... Those who have obeyed the gospel of Christ, which Peter preached upon the day of Pentecost to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.. And are walking in Him, To those were letters of the New Testament written, not to “believers” who have not obeyed the gospel. We which are saved, we must confess the lord Jesus to others and believe in our heart that God hath raised him from the dead, for how shall they hear without a preacher? And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain.. & also Jesus said “whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, Him will I confess also before my father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, Him will I also deny before my father which is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32-33 James 2:26 “for as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” Luke 6:46 “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which i say?” My friend, if you have sincere questions concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ and what we must do to be saved, I will happily show you from the scripture. As Peter preached (acts 2:38-40) As Paul preached (acts 19:1-7) So must we preach... “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:19-22‬ ‭KJV‬‬ (Written to saints that obeyed the gospel that was preached to them in acts 19:1-7)

[@emetdara2999]

@@earnestlycontending885 Yes you are right about his audience in Rome but you are wrong about the context. Rom 10:1 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they _may be saved_. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they _did not know the righteousness of God_ and sought to _establish their own_, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. So further down this chapter (vrs 9), Paul explains the proper way for all to be saved as against what his Jewish brethren were doing. _____________________________________________ Also there is no distinction in salvation. It is the same for all whether they are Jew or Gentile: Gal 3:28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile,[o] slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. - This means there isn't one kind of salvation for one group and a different for another group. Vrs 22 of the same chapter says: But the Scriptures declare that we are *all* (Jews and Gentile sinners alike) prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by _believing in Jesus Christ_. _____________________________________________ Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-you and your household. - Paul and Silas in response to a Gentile sinner (their jailer) who asked how to be saved. It can't get more explicit than this. _____________________________________________ In John 3:16, Jesus is referring to the whole world not to Israel alone; please see my highlights: For God so loved *the world* that he gave his one and only Son, that *whoever believes in him* shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into *the world* to condemn the world, but to _save the world_ through him. 18 *Whoever believes in him* is not condemned, but *whoever* _does not believe_ stands condemned already because they _have not believed_ in the name of God’s one and only Son. Also in John 5:24 Very truly I tell you (referring to his Jewish disciples), *whoever* (referring to the world) hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Apostle John also got this understanding when he explained in the opening of his book: John 1:9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into *the world*. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to _all who did receive him_, to those _who believed in his name_, he gave the right to become children of God Again here, you see the reference is to 'all' not just Israel. _______________________________________________ Luke 5:20 When Jesus _saw their faith_, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven. - Jesus forgave the sins of the paralyzed man who had not confessed to him but only showed faith in him. His faith and that of his friends was enough to get him the 'forgiveness of sins' and a full miracle. The same applies to us today; those who believe in Christ Jesus will receive forgiveness of sins. _______________________________________________ Brother, I repeat that the gospel is simple and we are supposed to receive it and preach it in its simplicity; not make it convoluted. If Jesus was angry at the religious leaders of his day for using the laws of Moses to put a heavy burden on their fellow Jews (Luke 11:46), how much more angry will he be if one does the same thing with the Salvation he purchased for all through his blood.

[@bubbagintz3550]

I had a lot of the same things happen to me .I got angry and then God spoke to me to step out from behind a pew and He would meet me.I did and He did!!!!Hallelujah,Hallelujah Hallelujah

[@letsonlywantjesus413]

Really? I’m at a place where I envy people who have the lord’s spirit. I’m having trouble with doubting and trusting God. I see all of this wickedness going on and I know that Jesus is coming back soon. I panic because I know I need his spirit, but it’s been about 12 years and I still didn’t get the spirit of the lord. I’m 19 now. 😕 I’m going to keep seeking though.

[@stushShulamite]

@Child You don’t have to envy. That is a distraction and energy wasted on the wrong thing. I understand what you are saying though. You hunger and thirst after righteousness and want to be filled *(Matthew 5:6)* well God wants to fill you too! Keep telling Him that you are hungry and thirsty for Him and He will fill you with His Spirit. He’s your God too!

[@Jesus-ub9yt]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing your testimony I have prayed and had people pray over me to receive the Holy Spirit but have never spoke in tongues, please pray for me I will continue to seek God and His promises. God bless you.

[@earnestlycontending885]

It will come as you continue to seek and be diligent, always keep in mind it is a promise.. Its according to our faith 🙌 I will pray now. “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3:13-14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@Jesus-ub9yt]

Rashadijn2 Amen thank you brother!

[@denverauston7834]

Jen daughter do you have a desire to want to Live right ? If you do you are born again also if you find yourself not wanting too engage in ur pervious sinful acts or lifestyle...if the answer is no your are born again and you have Holy Ghost residing in you..listen the more you desire God the more realistate the Holy Ghost is Gonna lock down in your heart..when you talk to God simple say God have your way in my heart ,the more you surrender to Him the more He manifest Himself in your heart and the more your willing to want to be controlled by Him,speaking in,tongues is 1 of the gifts of the Spirit,if God wants to manisfest Himself in that way thru you ..amen if not amen ..you are still born again because you have the desire to still want to please God .. When temptation comes do you here a voice saying dont do that? The Spirit of God is talking to your conscience so you dont yield to sin Hes not going to make you not sin, He wants you to choose not to yield to sin ,God will not take free will of the table what you choose He leaves it up to you..,,,the word of God says blessed is the man the endureth temptation..read 1 cort 12 starting at v 4..talks about diffrent gifts of the Spirit..the evidence of having the Holy Ghost is when you dont have the desire for sin in your life anymore...you desire a clean break from sin,with repentence in your heart this is the evidence of being born again.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Denver auston The Bible says all scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproduction, correction and instruction in righteousness... The Bible says when we are born again we are able to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3) and able also to hear Gods words (John 8:47) and by reading Gods words and actually being able to perceive them, we understand our sinful state and then we desire to live right.. Amen to what you said concerning that because the scriptures agree.. I will tell you this though, speaking in another tongue and prophesying is the initial evidence when someone receives the Holy Ghost, that is what happened in the Old Testament when the spirit of God came upon the prophets and when the New Testament began, they spake in tongues as the spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:4) the “gift of tongues” is also a gift that God gives severally to whom he will (in the church) but it is not that same manner of tongues as when someone receives the gift of the Holy Ghost.

[@Jesus-ub9yt]

Denver auston Amen thank you so much, I will continue to press on in my walk with the Lord and yes I have stopped living the was i used to, God took the desires away, lately I have been having dreams of Jesus return, one of which seemed more of a vision than a dream, it was as it was actually taking place hard to explain, my there is a fire in my heart Jesus is coming soon, last night I dream of what 2 Thessalonians 2 looks like I had to google parts of what I saw and this scripture came up!! In my dream people were deceived with magic and miracles then I saw the face of Harry Potter up on the sky formed of clouds (weird I know) I began to tell my kids and my husband to back off because that wasn’t of God and we walked away, next thing you know pieces of glass were stabbing people! They were so mesmerized with all this signs that they didn’t realize it was not of God. So sad so many people turning away and hardening their heart to Jesus.

[@lovelineschubert8883]

Thanks Bro, this has really motivated me. I also thought hands must be laid on for someone to receive. I live in Germany and here people don’t really believe in the baptism of the holyspirit and speaking in tongues.

[@earnestlycontending885]

Praise The Lord Jesus, yea, let God be true, but every man a liar 🙌

[@stushShulamite]

@Loveline Schubert You believe, so you will receive. God can fill you with hands laid on you or not. People have received the Holy Spirit at their bedsides. Just keep seeking God and He will give you the Holy Spirit. It doesn’t matter if those around you believe or not. His word does not lie. Grace and Peace to you✝️🇨🇦

[@lovelineschubert8883]

@@stushShulamite thanks very much Bro

[@lovelineschubert8883]

@Steffen Schmidt ich wohne in Siegsdorf, vielleicht bist du meine Nachbarin bitte melde dich. Ich bin so hungrig für Jesus du auch.

[@jennietee2450]

Praise god🙌🏼 I recently got baptized in the name Jesus of Nazareth but I have yet to receive the Holy Spirit. This testimony gave me more hope that I will be filled thank you!!

[@jesuschristisourfather8182]

Keep seeking in Jesus name sister He will give Himself to you!😁🙏

[@davepakys3162]

Pray for me guys I really want to recieve the Holy Spirit.

[@chris-wp1dz]

Your room looks just like the one I had in tinley

[@jeremiahnichols8272]

I want to give a testimony if I can. So I originally got baptized when I was 18 or 19 and I think that I maybe got the Holy Spirit not long after but I questioned it. Sometimes I would believe I did other times I didn't. The pastor at the church I was attending at the time said I did though. I remember what happened and a few words came out in tongues I believe but just a few. Like did I really or did I not. I never spoke in tongues again. I fell out of the Pentecostal church I went to also not long after all this. Probably within a few years after. I guess I pretty much backslid for quite a few years. Over the last couple years of my life I really started questioning my salvation. Was I ever really saved. Did I ever get the Holy Spirit. That God was just like this angry tyrant and that I should be scared of Him. Anxiety about being struck down by God at any second. I know now this was being used to draw me closer to Him though now. I had some health scares and the death of my grandmother really put me into a bad place too. And I think it's about this time it all started to come together. There was many other times in the past that I would ask God to let me speak in tongues but nothing would ever happen. I did get pretty down about this. I also did start believing the same about a changed life is the sign of the Holy Spirit that some people believe as well. I recently probably withing the last 3ish maybe 4 years really started praying more and started reading the Bible more. Not as much as I should but I did start. I asked God to let me speak in tongues again during this time but nothing happened. I came across this video one night and watched it. This was also a night I started going into a bad place mentally. I went into my closet (literally) and started praying and I asked God to send the gift of the Holy Spirit to me and I was opening my heart and mind. I really don't know how everything works and I believe that is the mystery of God but I told Him to come in please. I was determined to just pray and ask for this. I don't know how long it was but probably about less than an hour and the Holy Spirit did come on me and I spoke in tongues like for real no doubting tongues. Never a shred of doubt again. I guess I just really let go that night and He gave me the gift He promised. There were times while I was praying before the tongues happened that I felt like stopping praying or maybe starting to wind it up but something keep telling me keep going and I did and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit and I did speak in tongues. He keeps His promises. I thank God so much that He did this in me. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind anymore and I want to keep growing and maturing in Him.

[@courageouslyontimelively4159]

All praises to The Most High Yahuah Almighty creator of the heavens and the earth

[@earnestlycontending885]

This name “yahuah” is not found in the scriptures... Jesus is “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@courageouslyontimelively4159]

@@earnestlycontending885 it is not found cause His name was remove from the scriptures,but the Father of creation name shall be known all over the earth.If the son came in His Father name why is his name J.C ,please do your research in prayer.

[@earnestlycontending885]

@@courageouslyontimelively4159 Hello, you said “if the son came in his father name why is his name Jesus Christ, please do your research in prayer.” The answer to your question is in the scriptures, the son of God received his name by inheritance (Hebrews 1:4) He manifested his fathers name (John 17:6) If you believe the Word of God (KJV in English) The name Jesus Christ is the name above all names that are named, and there is none other name given among men whereby we must be saved than the name of Jesus. Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:9-10 If you have questions concerning the scriptures I’m happy to show you more

[@maliyahmiller5521]

I’ve allowed men’s doctrines to taint my view of receiving the Holy Spirit. It feels like I’ve made it complicated now. There’s a fear of receiving the kundalini spirit attached to this. I know for a fact that the Holy Spirit is real. He will fix me. I have to become like a child again though. I want the Holy Spirit! 🙌🏽 I’ve been seeking since I’m as a child, but I was fearful. You have a peace surrounding you. I don’t just want to speak in tongues. I don’t want to show off. What I desire most is to have the character of Christ and to have the fruit of the spirit. Also, I’m excited though. “To everyone that knocketh receiveth”. Amen.

[@roderickd.thornfoundationa5702]

Amen dear Sister , praise YAHAWASH'A HA'MASHIACH forever and forevermore !!!!

[@stushShulamite]

@Maliyah Miller Don’t fear! You will not receive an unclean spirit. You will receive the Holy Spirit, because you hunger and thirst after it *(Matthew 5:6)* That’s the devil trying to fill your mind with junk. God wants to give you the Holy Spirit more than you want it. He died to have the privilege of filling you with Himself. You will receive the Holy Spirit. It’s yours too... Grace ✝️ Peace 🇨🇦

[@7kayla]

i recieved it similar to how you did and I got it age 13 at night too this is rlly inspiring ❤️❤️

[@7kayla]

@Rachel Brand It's normal most the time and people would never really notice the fact that you have the holy ghost, but it makes you feel better about yourself i guess

[@brianlakieth]

I'm 14 years old and I was baptized in Jesus' name this week. Do you have any advice for me?

[@7kayla]

@@brianlakieth one thing i would say is read the Bible and build on your relationship with God also pray for God to fill you and he will as long as you have faith!!