When you decide to partner with the Holy Spirit on earth, miraculous things begin to unfold. You start receiving revelation about who you are, what God has for you, and what He is calling you into. You no longer need to chase prophecies up and down, because the Spirit of truth lives in you (John 16:13).
But to live in this reality, you must activate your spiritual gifts—your spiritual senses. As a Christian who is baptized, you receive the Holy Spirit, but Scripture shows us that gifts must be stirred up and activated (2 Timothy 1:6). This happens through prayer, obedience, and sometimes through community—such as prayer gatherings or laying on of hands (1 Timothy 4:14). It is not that the Spirit is absent, but that what was dormant in you begins to come alive.
Once this activation happens, expect disruption.
Disruption always comes with being called by Christ. When you submit to being led by the Spirit, yes—you will see more, hear more, receive revelation and blessings—but it will require sacrifice. And most of that work happens internally before anything changes externally.
The Lord will first deal with your greed and your pride in order to unlock things for you. I remember early on in my journey, the Holy Spirit would encourage me to give to a homeless man I didn’t even know three times, after three different paychecks, even though at the time I wanted a raise. I obeyed. He prompted me to give specific amounts to people, and although I would sometimes think, “God, don’t forget me,” I came to the realization that nothing belongs to me. I am a vessel used to bless others, the same way God blesses me.
God always took care of my needs. There were times money came and it was just for my own enjoyment, and my bills were always paid—I never lacked anything. But He wanted to deal with my attachment to things, especially money: the greed, the desire to always want more, the fear of giving too much. Today, I understand that every time God blesses me or places a project in my heart and provides the resources, it is to bless many people, not just me.
Because God provides for everyone—that is His nature. And as His child, I have the privilege of knowing hidden treasures and interceding for others. We get to be a blessing to others, and through our generosity, people come to know who Christ is. As we give, people see that Christ is not just words—our God is a giver, He is kind, and He loves us all.
Expect God to also disrupt familiar environments.
He may ask you to leave friendships, environments, or even places that no longer align with where He is taking you. This is extremely difficult, especially when it involves people you’ve known for years. Others may not understand your decision—and that’s okay. What you lose for the Lord, you find in Christ (Matthew 19:29).
God will give you new people—friends who share the vision, who love God, and who are aligned with His Kingdom. After Jesus’ resurrection, the apostles worked together in unity. Even during His ministry, Jesus had many followers, twelve disciples, and within them three He was especially close to—Peter, James, and John. This reveals wisdom: everyone is loved, but not everyone walks closely.
Expect God to take inventory of your circle and gently—or firmly—call you out of certain spaces. He may even ask you to move cities or countries over time. These disruptions are never just about you. They are about the people tied to your destiny. What God is doing in you is for thousands of others. God wont come down again until judgement day so —He sends people. He wants to send you.
Expect your reputation to be disrupted as well
When I think about this, I think of Paul. He once persecuted Christians, and after encountering Christ, he became one of the greatest preachers of the Gospel. Imagine the confusion: “Isn’t this the man who hunted Christians?” His reputation in the Jewish community was destroyed—but God gave him a new reputation among the Gentiles, and through his obedience, the Church expanded beyond Israel. Without Paul’s letters, generations of believers—including us—would not have the foundation we have today.
In the same way, people who knew your old life may not understand your transformation. They may mock you, feel intimidated, or question your sincerity. You may feel tempted to stay silent about your faith because you don’t want to be “too much” or be seen as strange.
But yielding to fear and pride causes loss. Yielding to the Spirit brings freedom.
When people question your reputation, don’t defend yourself—go back to the One who called you. In due time, God will elevate you, and those who mocked will recognize they were blinded by pride. Any reputation built outside of Christ is temporary. What you build with the Holy Spirit lasts beyond time.
God establishes His servants for generations. Even beyond death, He ensures their lives bear witness. This is why the Church remembers saints—men and women who served God faithfully. When you stand for God, He stands for you beyond your lifetime.
Think long-term. Think eternity.
Jesus speaks of this in the parable of the servants with gold (the talents) in Matthew 25. Some servants multiplied what they were given. One buried it out of fear. Many Christians hide their gifts—not because they lack them, but because of shame, fear, or the desire not to stand out.
Do not let guilt or fear deceive you.
Be a faithful servant. Let the Holy Spirit guide you in how to use your gifts, talents, and resources for the Kingdom. In Christ, there is no waste and no lack. What you surrender multiplies. What you bury stagnates.
When you partner with the Holy Spirit, expect disruption—but also expect impact, fruit, and eternal reward.
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