21st May 2018
I had a dream from the Lord 8 days before Pentecost Sunday. In the dream, I saw ‘a huge black, shiny and cool-looking vehicle with very long bonnet emerge from the sea bed. It emerged from the side way. It was as big as a small island. At first, I thought it resembled an old vintage car. But as it surfaced more, it appeared to be different. It was a huge and long funny-looking giant car! Soon enough, many cars started moving on it and some were parking on it.’
I had a dream from the Lord 8 days before Pentecost Sunday. In the dream, I saw ‘a huge black, shiny and cool-looking vehicle with very long bonnet emerge from the sea bed. It emerged from the side way. It was as big as a small island. At first, I thought it resembled an old vintage car. But as it surfaced more, it appeared to be different. It was a huge and long funny-looking giant car! Soon enough, many cars started moving on it and some were parking on it.’
As a novice in car models, I had no idea what vehicle I had seen. After a whole week of internet searching, I eventually found a picture of a vehicle that has the closest resemblance to the car I saw in the dream. It was a Top Fuel Dragster! Immediately, I understood what the Lord was trying to convey.
To me, a car always represent the ministry and the church of God. And we who are His people are His ministry and His church! The Top Fuel Dragsters (like the one I saw in my dream) are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racers, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 539 km/hr and finishing the 1,000 foot (305 m) runs in 3.64 seconds. I believe the Lord is restoring the original ministry in the Body of Christ that is founded on His dunamis power, only in a newer and greater way. Just wait and see, the Holy Spirit will start moving in a new and more powerful way among His people from now onwards!
Why do we need the power of the Holy Spirit?
Acts1:8 (NKJV) - “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
1 Corinthians 4:20 (NKJV) - For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (NKJV) - And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
The disciples of Jesus received the baptism and power of the Holy Spirit as they were praying together on the Day of Pentecost. Soon after, the earliest church was founded with over 3000 souls saved through the powerful preaching of the gospel (read Acts 1-2).
Human wisdom is limited and with flaws. Things that are built on human wisdom will not last. Your calling and ministry belong to God. Do you want to see the words of prophecy you deliver come to pass? Do you want to see your prayers for the sick make them healed? Do you want to see your preaching changes lives and it is not just entertaining the mind? If so, your calling and ministry must be founded and built on the wisdom and power of God!
How to work with the power of the Holy Spirit?
(a) The Word of God + the Spirit of God
Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Top Fuel car uses fuel that is comprised of nitromethane & methanol in order to keep the fuel stable, thus preventing explosion in the engine.
Likewise, your operating in the spirit has to be ‘stabilized’ by the Word of God. For example, a prophet who has no proper understanding of the Word of God might end up prophesying with his own perception or with judgmental mind instead of prophesying from the heart of God. This can cause ‘emotional wound’ among God’s people or even false prophecy. That is probably one foremost reason why many churches are afraid of having prophetic voice. Another example would be a ministry or a church that focuses only on God’s power, signs and wonders, but not the Word of God. This would lead to God’s people looking solely for ‘His hand’ instead of looking at His heart and understanding their relationship with Him as a whole through His Word. Therefore, all ministering Christians are to have an intimate relationship with God and be deeply rooted in His Word in order to continuously handle His power effectively.
(b) Take the action when God says so
Luke 11:28 (NLT) - Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice."
If a top fuel dragster is the first off the line when the light turns green, that's a huge advantage in a race that only covers a short distance. Even if the other car has a faster top-speed, it might not be able to cover the lost ground to take the win.
Similarly, it is better to depend on God than relying on your own ability or talent. Sensitize your spirit man by praying in the spirit often in order to hear Him precisely and to take action at the right timing.
(c) Focus on God’s instruction
Proverbs 4:25-27 (NKJV) - Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you. Ponder the path of your feet, and let your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or to the left; remove your foot from evil.
A top fuel dragster is built to race in a straight line. That is the only way it can reach the finish line fast.
Likewise, focus on God's specific instruction for you so that you will not be easily enticed to deviate from His plan. At times, you might need to shut your ears to many good ideas and suggestions of men. Always allow the Holy Spirit to advice and correct you so that you will always be at the right track.
(d) Be ready to stop when He says so
James 4:13-15 (NLT) - Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”
At more than 480 km/hr, a top fuel dragster wears out its brake very quickly. It is therefore equipped with a special type of primary braking system. After crossing the finish line, the driver hits a switch that deploys two parachutes behind the car. The intense wind resistance will slow the car with little risk of additional mechanical failure.
Whether it is regarding your life or ministry, be ready to stop and start anew whenever God says so. Not letting go of your past, or even present success will only make you hinder the Holy Spirit from manifesting His power the way He wants in your life. Always remember that, when God tells you to let go of something, that’s because He already has something better in store for you. You will never be lack of resources and open doors when you listen to His instruction.
Making an impact with the power of the Holy Spirit
The NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) once allowed a team of seismologists to stand at the starting line to measure the race the way they would measure an earthquake -- the two top fuel dragsters rated a 2.3 on the Richter scale. That's equivalent to a minor quake that many would feel it. Also, experts estimate top fuel dragsters can reach over 150 decibels, a noise level that can cause physical damage to the eardrum.
When you allow the Holy Spirit to move in your life, His dunamis power will impact the world through you, without you striving and struggling hard! May those who hear what the Spirit is saying, be at the right place at the right time to receive the new outpouring of His power, and begin working mightily with Him. Amen!
Source of information: Wikipedia.org, Auto.howstuffworks.com, the Bible and the Holy Spirit.