Author Archives: L. Lyden

Discerning of spirits To another discerning of spirits.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit gift of discerning spirits is being made aware of the presence of a demonic spirit.  I have heard people say in the past that they had the gift of discernment, but there is not gift of discernment.  It is the giftContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He’s still the same Lord                   And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately.  Acts 9:32  When I was young, I remember hearing someone say that healing and miracles had passed away with the apostles.  That the twelve that walked with Jesus in thisContinue reading “Friday, October 13, 2023”

Expect multiplication Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.  Acts 9:31  I’ve been in some church services where there was a lot of talk about revival.  People hoping andContinue reading “Thursday, October 12, 2023”

People want to hear Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?”  Acts 9:21 You have a testimony. You have a story toContinue reading “Wednesday, October 11, 2023”

You are a disciple Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”  Acts 9:10 Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be one of Jesus apostles in today’s world?  How cool wouldContinue reading “Tuesday, October 10, 2023”

We should pray         Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.  Acts 9:Continue reading “Monday, October 9, 2023”

Prophecy To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit’s gift of prophecy is a message of encouragement through one person to another person.  The purpose of this gift is to minister and encourage others.  Many people think that the gift of prophecy is for being a prophet.  ThatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Working of miracles To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.  1 Corinthians 12:10 It occurs to me as I have been writing about the Holy Spirit and His gifts, that the reason we don’t see moreContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He makes it all fit Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.  Acts 8:39  You probably have a busy schedule.  In the day we live in most people are stretchedContinue reading “Friday, October 6, 2023”

He’s not for sale And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”  Acts 8:18-19 Since the beginning of the world there have beenContinue reading “Thursday, October 5, 2023”