by APOSTLE INNOCENT CHUKS
EVALUATING YOUR ANGELIC
ENCOUNTERS
There are three basic principles
you should consider when evaluating any supernatural experience... This holds
true whether you are considering prophecy, prophetic experiences, dreams,
trances, visions, and, of course, angelic encounters. These three principles
are:
1. Revelation
2. Interpretation
3. Implementation
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ACTIVATING ANGELIC ENCOUNTERS
For the sake of this
teaching, we will look at these principles in relationship to angelic ministry
and encounters.
❖ REVELATION
It is necessary that we practice
sound biblical principles when experiencing angelic ministry or seeking to
activate angelic ministry in our lives. Any revelation that we receive as a
result of angelic encounters must agree and line up with Scripture.
❖ THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL NOT
CONTRADICT HIMSELF
Any revelation that is contrary to
the Word of God and principles set forth therein must be immediately
disregarded. For our purposes, we can define revelation as “any knowledge,
information, or facts that are obtained from an angelic encounter.” These
revelations can take the form of spoken or perceived words, audible words,
Scripture, visions, and dreams... Edification and Exhortation Any angelic
encounter that emanates from the Lord should bring a revelation that edifies.
However, sometimes-angelic visitations can also bring into our hearts a holy
fear. True angelic encounters are often accompanied with a fearful response.
DANIEL 10:12 Then he said to me, "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first
day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your
God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. As you press
in and begin to operate in the gift of discerning of spirits, you will find
that angelic encounters are not always fearful. Some angelic encounters can
seem normal, but others may scare the wits out of you. However, any true
heavenly angelic encounter should bring conviction and not condemnation.
Conviction is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. Condemnation is the work
of the enemy of our soul(see Rom. 8:1). A true angelic encounter should bring
good fruit or the fruit of the Spirit and edification. If your angelic
encounter leads you to one of the fruits of the Spirit such as love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or
self-control, then you can proceed to consider this angelic encounter further
by bathing it in prayer, and if necessary, fasting. However, if your angelic
encounter or supernatural revelation leads to the works of the flesh: adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions,
jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy,
murders, drunkenness, revelries, etc., then the visitation or revelation should
be disregarded (see Gal. 5:20-23) If an angel or any other supernatural
revelation leads you to act contrary to the principles in Scripture, you should
dismiss the encounter and associated revelation. GALATIANS 1:8 But even if we,
or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have
preached to you, let him be accursed. GALATIANS 1:9 As we have said before, so
now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have
received, let him be accursed. TEST THE SPIRITS Legitimate angelic encounters
will exalt Jesus Christ... First John 4:1-3 encourages us to “test the
spirits.” "Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they
are of God.…
By this you know the Spirit of God:
Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,
and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is
not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist… (1John 4:1-3) Demonic
beings cannot speak about the blood of Jesus; neither can they exalt Christ’s
finished work of the Cross or His deity. You have the authority to test the
spirits by asking them to confess Jesus Christ as Lord: “Every spirit that does
not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is
the spirit of the Antichrist [or devil]” (1 John 4:3) As we come to this
understanding, the Lord will begin to share heavenly revelations and hidden
treasures with us because we are in relationship and friendship with Him. The
Lord has called us His family. GALATIANS 3:26 For you are all sons of God
through faith in Christ Jesus. One of the liberties or supernatural rights that
Jesus has is the ability to perceive angels and the authority to release
angelic ministry. We have that privilege and equivalent authority because of
our lineage and relationship with God. If you are in right relationship with
God then you already have this privilege and authority. Disclosure and
Accountability Finally, you should disclose any revelation that comes from an
angelic encounter with your pastoral or apostolic overseer. If you are hesitant
to share any angelic encounter with spiritual authority, then this should be a
warning signal that something may be amiss. We firmly believe in accountability
and submission to the local church and leadership therein. Your overseer should
be someone with whom you have the liberty to disclose all of your angelic
experiences and supernatural encounters. This should be your first priority if
you are not involved in a local church. Please find a Spirit-led ministry and
seek their wisdom, guidance, and support. Disclosure, submission, and
accountability are critical to ensure that you are protected from the
possibility of deception. Once your angelic encounter has passed all of these
tests, then you may wish to proceed to the next step and seek the Lord for an
interpretation of your experience.
❖ INTERPRETATION
Here are a few things to consider
about angelic encounters and any revelation that is obtained from the
supernatural. Ask yourself this question: “Did this encounter have a witness
with my spirit. The Holy Spirit resides within you as a believer in Christ
Jesus. As such, the Holy Spirit will have a “witness” with godly, angelic
encounters. 1JOHN 5:7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the
Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. At times, you
will have a “knowing” that an encounter was of God, and there will be no
question about it. Your spirit will bear witness with the Holy Spirit. Unction
From the Holy One At other times, you will have a “check in your spirit.” When
this happens, you will find that you are unsettled or ill at ease with an
experience. If these emotions are present, then you should seriously question
the validity of an angelic encounter. Another spiritual principle that can help
you develop this attribute is found in First John 2:20: “But ye have an unction
from the Holy One, and ye know all things” The unction of the Holy Ghost can
help you have a sovereign knowing of all things. Praying in the Spirit Praying
in the Spirit can help activate your spirit to begin to perceive, hear, sense,
and then to see into the realm of the Spirit.(See Jude 20) Praying in the
Spirit activated the eyes of my heart, and I was launched into the gifting to
see angels. If you purpose in your heart to pray in tongues for extended
periods of time, you will be activated in a similar manner I challenge you to
invest some hours praying in the Holy Spirit nonstop. I guarantee that
something will break open over your life. It is possible that it may be the
gift of discerning of spirits or any other manifestation of the Spirit But an
sure your spiritual senses will come alive. If you do not pray in tongues, you
can still intercede in your own style of prayer. Praying in the spirit can help
to give you a supernatural understanding of angelic encounters. Confirmation of
Supernatural Encounters Confirmation can come in many forms. At times, it takes
the form of a Scripture. God may also release confirmation to you in a number
of other ways You will usually recognize God’s confirmation because you will
have a great witness in your spirit that God has spoken to you to confirm an
experience orchestrated by Him. You need to ask the Lord for wisdom regarding
what steps you should take to implement the interpretation of the revelation
you have received from the supernatural experience. Once you have firmed up the
interpretation of your experience, it is wise to allow plenty of time when
walking out these steps. There is no need to rush to a quick decision or course
of action. It is best to bathe all such revelation in a great deal of prayer.
Timing is vital. This is where we will be ending the series on the Ministry of
Angels. God bless you! I really bless the name of Jesus for helping us thus
far. Thank you all for your participation along the way.
God bless you and keep you.
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