The great need of the church today is Kingdom power. I have known a measure of that power in my life. It is something you experience, and it is something that works. It is not political power, or even the authority to rule over others (that kind of power is different and is not wise for us to seek after it - let God appoint you if He wants to). The Spiritual Power we should seek is the power to reveal Christ as Savior, Lord and Healer and to influence people to repent. It is the power to defeat demons in their work of defiling human beings with sin and sickness. The Holy Spirit will work powerfully to convict people of sin and lead them to repentance if we let Him convict us and lead us to repentance first. God will give us power to defeat demons if we are willing to obey Him. But what is God actually asking from us?
God wants us to love Him and others. We can express this love in praise and worship towards God, and in acts of mercy and truth towards others. Building on that foundation, we can pray and fast for the revelation of the power of God in and through our lives. Fasting (not eating) is a way to humble ourselves, hear the voice of God and express strong desire towards God. It multiplies the power of our prayers. Fasting was practiced by all the great Bible saints and by the apostles and prophets as well. It is a major key to spiritual power.
God wants us to "eagerly desire spiritual gifts" - but these gifts only work effectively in the context of the moving of the power of God. Spiritual gifts are helpful to reveal God and bring others closer to Him. They are not given to make us look powerful, clever or important. They are given to glorify Jesus Christ.
Spiritual power is a key to waking up sleeping Christians. It is an essential ingredient in successful evangelism. I challenge all Christians to go after that power that Jesus promised. "You will receive power" after the Holy Spirit comes upon you.
Article Source: http://www.christian-faith.com/forjesus/spiritual-power-getting-right-stuff
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