If you are anywhere near a Charismatic meeting, you might have heard the prayer for the Holy Spirit to “move”. It’s such a common prayer, but it’s totally unbiblical.
Not a single verse in the Bible
There isn’t a verse that explicitly says, “Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in our midst,” or any example or anyone doing that. Yes, there are instances when Holy Spirit fell on the congregants in Acts, and believers prayed in unity, but we don’t see any reference to support this,
What do you mean?
When you pray “pray for the Holy Spirit to move”, say your city, what do you mean? Most mean that the Holy Spirit would take control and mobilize a group of people to be revived and touch the city.
Well, if you are waiting for that, I’ve got news for you- the Holy Spirit is instead waiting for you. You see, Jesus said he has all authority in Matt 28, and we use that authority while dealing with your city. If you want the revival, be the revival. The Holy Spirit is in you, what are you waiting for? Why are you “waiting” for the Lord to move? He “moved in” to you when you believed and now he is waiting for you to move. Don’t you remember whatever YOU BIND and LOOSE on earth is BOUND and LOOSENED in heaven? You initiate that!
Gives the impression of a God who doesn’t care
When you are waiting on God to “move”, it gives the impression that you care about your city so much, and that God doesn’t care. That’s absolutely ridiculous. God cares for the city more than we ever will, and he demonstrated his will when he moved on earth powerfully healing the sick, raising the dead and preaching the kingdom.
So now, when you say that you are waiting on a move from God, it’s an insult to God’s love. Don’t wait for him. You move!
God moves through people
When we read Acts of the apostles, we see the Holy Spirit moving, and it was through people. Most didn’t wait for a special direction from God. When Stephen was martyred and the church persecuted, they scattered and many got to know the gospel. Even Paul’s second missionary journey, a significant one, didn’t start with waiting on the Lord, but rather it started with Paul saying “Hey, let’s check on those believers”. It started with love.
A Sorry Excuse
I’m sorry if this is very direct but mostly, a lot of people say they are waiting for the Lord to move, because they can put the blame on God. After all, if he had moved, then my city would have been saved.
Conclusion
Let’s stop calling on the Holy Spirit to move, but let’s move from our comfy chairs and start touching people anyway we can.
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