Experiencing the Holy Spirit

I had difficulty getting through this book and stopped midway through at chapter seven upon realizing I had not retained anything I previously read. I feel the book is void of the author's voice -- expressionless -- resulting in a book that reads like a technical manual.

The book and the information in the book was really good. This was my first time reading a book from this author so I was very impressed. The only problem I had with the book was the printing of the book. The ink on the pages didn't print very well. In other words some of the words came out like oly intead of holy. That was a bit disappointing.

This book was different than any other study I've done. I was ready for it to be over. Very repetitive. And I felt the entire time that the author was showing me 101 ways why I'm a sinner. Walked away from this book feeling things I know The Lord doesn't feel about me.

This short book has given me a better understanding of being emptied of self and filled with the Spirit, and God increased my faith that we can do what Jesus called us to do- not of ourselves but of the Spirit He has given us. It is impossible to believe (or do) the things God calls us to do in the Bible, but with God the Spirit it is all possible, for the glory of Christ in us.

Not what I was hoping for. I wanted a practical - easy to read book explaining how to understand the Trinity and hear the Holy Spirit - which other texts explain is the higher self. This is not an easy read and it is santimonious and religious.

Andrew Murry is like the grandfather of Christian knowledge. Every book he has out which is considered old still applies today. Because it's about the church of Jesus Christ . He speaks with much scripture backing up each statement. This little book is POWERFUL. It's about why the body of Christ is so weak and lacking in the knowledge of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. He goes into depth why Jesus said to seek it, wait for it. The truth of the matter is we have it when we were born again. But we did not pursue it like the apostles did. We cannot do the things we want to do for Christ because we lack the wisdom of God. Jesus said wait for the promise, it was not just for the apostles, it's for all of His children. God called us for a purpose and we can not do the will of God without the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. This book is easy to read and understand, it's filled with the scriptures telling us how we missed the mark if we do not walk in the spirit. The church yesterday and today are silent on this incredible secret that needs to be exposed to the body of Christ. You will be amazed of what you are missing in your life. God wants all His children to be gifted with the gifts of the spirit. You think God called you to just sit in the pews, or be an usher, or a teacher, or a choir member, there is so MUCH MORE to being a born again Christen. You will be so excited as you read this book to find out God wants to do more in your life as you do more for Him.it's truly a blessing. I'd like to thank the publishers for keeping Andrew Murray's books on the shelves, his books will never be outdated.Pentecost is still happening today in each individual who is seeking God's gift . Pray for the churches that pastors and ministers would speak on this topic which is God's calling for all His children to have the Baptism of the Holy Spirit TODAY!

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While Murray's book is only around 130 pages, there is plenty of spiritual insights for anyone interested in the Holy Spirit.

Among the important points covered in the book include:

1. God comes to those who wait on Him.

2. Those who wait on the Lord will see Him work in far greater ways than they can imagine.

3. God will use despair to break us of our self-life and self-confidence. The world's influence on us is so strong that we often have to withdraw from it.

4. God wants to prepare His people for a life of victory.

5. Dying to self and humbling ourselves before the Lord will result in the blessing of the Holy Spirit.

6. We must admit our utter impotence and helplessness to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit in our own strength.

7. Use the blessings God gives you to benefit others.

8. During times of discouragement, rest in silence before God and hold fast to your integrity.

9. God holds Himself responsible for your future and will provide for us as we walk in the fullness of His Spirit.

Read, enjoy, and be challenged to let the Holy Spirit get more of you! Highly recommended.

Thank God that Whitaker House keeps printing books written by Andrew Murray! If it were not for Whitaker House publishing their books, we would not have Murray books to share with others (as well as study ourselves). All five of my Andrew Murray "Believer's Secret" books, published by Bethany House Publishers, are out of print.

Charles Finney and Andrew Murray wrote the best books on the Holy Spirit, Prayer, Revival, and Holiness that I have ever read. You cannot go wrong buying any Murray books published by Whitaker House! So I say again, thank God for Whitaker House!

I believe those of you who enjoy Finney and Murray will also enjoy Prayer Steps to Serenity The Twelve Steps Journey: New Serenity Prayer Edition [Paperback] which teaches truths that I learned from studying Finney and Murray for many years. The book follows a 12 Steps and Serenity Prayer format. If you know of anyone who is looking for a 12 Step devotional that will help them walk in the power of the Holy Spirit according to the scriptures, you can heartily recommend this book to them.

This book provides insight into what it really means to die to self. Andrew Murray in much of his writing, shows that to really experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the power of God, we need to be truly empty of self, and yielded to the working of God in and through us. I beleive that the modern Church has missed much of God's power. This book, along with the Bible, and with an open heart, can do much to change how we view what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

There is no "life" separate and apart from Spirit. This divine truth expressed in a manner that you knew within but could never articulate. The "opened doors" as promised in Rev 3:8 AND REV 3:20 are revealed by this author as precious jewels that presents The Holy Spirit as never before. I highly recommend this as a must read!!!