Bible Reading: Genesis 43,44,45; Matthew 12:25-50
“But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you” Matthew 12:28 (KJV).
The Holy Spirit knows this world very well as He was here at the beginning. The number one proof that anything is from God must be the backing of the Holy Spirit behind it. If it is the voice of God it must have been the Holy Spirit. If it is from the word of God it must have been backed by the Holy Spirit for it to be effective and produce results. Inspite of all that Jesus did by the power of the Spirit some people still did not believe Him!
The fact that you quote the scriptures very well is not enough to say one knows God. Jesus told those who accuse him of breaking the laws of scriptures that the same scriptures all testify about Him! And He goes on to say, if you have seen me, you have seen the Father (John 14:9). The Pharisees didn’t recognize Him despite their vast knowledge of the scriptures. They even went further to accuse Him of casting out demons with demons! Their reading of scriptures was not backed by the Spirit of God.
You must be sensitive as a Child of God to discern whether it is the Spirit of God or not. Especially in this day and time that we are now in, where many are seeking and running after miracles. Please know this, if it is not God, it is not of God. Only the Holy Spirit’s manifestation could differentiate God’s act from that of others. Demons cannot cast out demons. They only try to appease each other for a temporary relief to their victim, with a greater cost to the victim in the nearest future.
However, true representatives of heaven have the backing of the Holy Spirit to do wonders here on earth. It is a confirmation that another government has taken over. Jesus made it clear to the Jews, “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you” Matthew 12:28 (KJV).
Bro. Onyema Aghanenu