182 GOOD MORNING, HOLY SPIRIT
Then I tried one last sign—a rather difficult one.
I was flying back to Orlando from San Jose, California,
on January 1, 1979. I made a quick trip there to speak at a
New Year's Eve service. On the plane I had a talk with
God. I said, "If she really is to be my wife, have her say to
me when I get back, 'I've made you a cheesecake.'" That
was the toughest test I could think of.
Suzanne met me at the Orlando airport, and the first
words out of her mouth were, "Benny, I've made you a
cheesecake." Then she said, "Don't expect too much. I've
never made a cheesecake before."
We were engaged within two weeks and married later
that year.
As time passed, all signs pointed to Orlando, Florida, as
the place we would begin a worldwide ministry. With just a
handful of people, the Orlando Christian Center was started
in 1983. Now it touches the lives of thousands of people
every week, plus a national television audience.
He's Not a Promoter
To be honest, I had no idea where the Spirit would lead
my life when I began my relationship with Him. All I knew
was that He was real and desired my fellowship. He wanted
to be my teacher and guide.
But here is what I have come to know. The Holy Ghost
will never promote Himself; He'll promote Jesus. He will
never create the place of greatness just for Himself; He'll
give the honor to the Lord.
I've also learned that the Spirit is not the source of
God's gifts. He is the one who helps you receive from the
giver, who is God the Father. He's also the one who helps
you receive God the Son as Savior and Lord.