Buenos Dias Espiritu Santo - Cap 03 - Tradición, Tradición
Chapter 3 of the Book "Good Morning, Holy Spirit"
The narrator describes his experience with the Holy Spirit and his journey towards faith.
Encountering the Bible
- The narrator is drawn to a large black Bible in his room, which was the only Bible in their home.
- Despite not knowing where it came from, he felt a strong connection to it and began reading it eagerly.
Spiritual Awakening
- The narrator asks God to show him what happened that day as he starts reading the Scriptures hungrily.
- The Holy Spirit becomes his teacher, guiding him through the Scriptures and revealing the plan of salvation to him.
Seeking Guidance
- He starts by reading the Gospels and finds himself earnestly inviting Jesus into his heart.
- Reading passages after passages, he experiences a newfound peace and falls asleep feeling content.
Embracing Faith
- The next day at school, he seeks out fellow believers who invite him to their church service.
- He attends a charismatic service where people pray fervently, singing songs of worship.
Public Confession
- At the service, there is an invitation for those willing to publicly confess their sins and accept Christ.
- Despite feeling saved already, he feels compelled to go forward and make a public declaration of faith.
Family Reactions
- Upon returning home filled with joy from accepting Christ, he shares the news with his mother but not yet with his father.
Desperate Search for Truth
The speaker discusses the challenges faced within their family due to their conversion to Christianity and the conflict arising from differing religious beliefs.
Family Pressure and Religious Conflict
- Conversion to born-again Christianity caused shame as Orthodox Greeks believed they were the true Christians with historical proof.
- Struggle between personal Christian faith and family's ritualistic beliefs led to a lack of understanding and acceptance.
- Intense dedication to church activities despite family opposition, finding solace in prayer and spiritual gatherings.
Family Opposition and Personal Struggles
The speaker narrates the intense familial opposition faced after openly expressing Christian beliefs, leading to emotional turmoil and isolation.
Confrontation with Family
- Father's violent reaction to mentioning Jesus at home, resulting in threats of expulsion for discussing spiritual matters.
- Enduring persecution from family members, including being labeled crazy and facing psychological evaluations.
- Family's attempts to dissuade belief through work offers and psychiatric consultations proved futile.
Spiritual Growth Amidst Adversity
Despite familial rejection, the speaker delves into their deepening spiritual journey marked by unwavering faith amidst continuous challenges.
Unwavering Faith
- Firm refusal to renounce newfound faith despite extreme pressure from father, leading to strained relations within the family.
- Isolation from family members due to religious differences, seeking solace in prayer and studying scriptures alone.
Persistence in Pursuit of Beliefs
The speaker reflects on persistent adherence to faith despite familial discord, highlighting personal growth through unwavering commitment.
Steadfast Commitment
- Intense devotion through solitary prayer and study sessions, preparing spiritually for future challenges.
Personal Encounter with the Holy Spirit
The speaker shares their personal journey of encountering the Holy Spirit, detailing how this experience transformed their life and relationships.
Life-Altering Encounter
- Changed jobs to work at a Catholic school in Toronto, experiencing God's presence daily.
- Found solace in communing with the Holy Spirit in their room, making it a sacred space for spiritual connection.
- Attended church discreetly while maintaining a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit privately.
Intense Spiritual Connection
- Shared intimate moments and conversations with the Holy Spirit, creating a profound bond.
- Friends felt the presence of the Holy Spirit around them, leading to emotional reactions and spiritual experiences.
Family Transformation
- Witnessed family members' spiritual hunger grow as they observed the speaker's changed life.
- Family members started asking questions about faith and eventually embraced Christianity one by one.
Deepening Spiritual Journey
The speaker delves into a period of intense spiritual growth marked by divine encounters and a deepening relationship with God.
Spiritual Awakening
- Celebrated family members' conversions to Christianity, expressing gratitude for God's work in their lives.
- Experienced profound encounters with God in prayer, feeling His presence intensely in daily routines.
Divine Revelation
- Noted an increase in divine power flowing through their life since 1974, attributing it to consistent communion with the Holy Spirit.
New Section
The speaker describes a vision where he sees people moving towards a fiery valley, feeling responsible for preaching the gospel to prevent their fall into the flames.
Vision of the Fiery Valley
- The speaker witnesses souls moving towards a large, fiery valley, filled with fear and torment.
- He feels a clear message from the Lord that he will be accountable for those who fall if he does not preach.
- Realizing his life's purpose is to preach the gospel, he commits to doing so with God's presence in every service.
- Despite initial concerns about speaking due to a speech impediment, the urgency of the vision compels him to start preaching.
Turning Point: Preaching Experience
The speaker recounts his first experience sharing his visions and dreams at a church gathering, leading to an unexpected invitation to preach.
Sharing Visions and Dreams
- Visiting friends in Oshawa, he opens up about his experiences with dreams and visions for the first time.
- Invited by his friends to share at their church fellowship called Asilo, despite being unprepared attire-wise.
- When he starts preaching, he feels divine intervention as his speech impediment disappears miraculously.
Miraculous Healing and Ministry Growth
The speaker reflects on how divine healing of his speech impediment led to rapid ministry growth and acceptance of his calling.
Divine Intervention
- His stutter vanishes permanently when he begins preaching, leading to rapid ministry invitations daily.
- Keeping his healing secret contributes to miraculous growth in ministry opportunities.
- Despite concealing his healing from family initially, an advertisement featuring him preaching leads to a surprising visit from his parents.
Family Revelation and Emotional Turmoil
The speaker grapples with nervousness as he preaches in front of his parents for the first time after concealing his miraculous healing.
Facing Family
- Overwhelmed by nerves when realizing his parents are present during one of his sermons.
- Despite anxiety about stuttering resurfacing due to stress, divine presence assures him of permanent healing.