“ONLY A BREATH AWAY” 155embracing Oneness we are talking about is connected to the
work and essence of the Godhead.
The Word makes it clear that there are differences— or
diversities—of administration in the Godhead, yet They are
one. Here is how Paul explained it to the church at Corinth:
"There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.
And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God
who works all in all" (I Cor. 12:5-6). And when he writes,
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for
the profit of all" (v. 7).
Paul was unfolding the working of the Godhead. He
explained that the Lord Jesus is the administrator, the
Father is the operator, and the Holy Ghost is the manifestor.
Now that is one of the few times in the Word where Jesus is
mentioned first and the Father second in the order of
recognition.
But let's put them back in the "usual" order of Scripture.
What is the primary work of the Father? He operates. And
what about the Son? He administrates the operation of the
Father. And the Holy Ghost manifests the administration of
that operation.
If you need life, to whom do you turn? You look to the
Father because He is the giver of every good and perfect
gift. You say, "Benny, I thought we look to Jesus." No. The
source is the Father. But the giver of that source is Christ.
And the power of the source is the Holy Spirit.
So when you need life, here is what happens. You look
up to God the Father and say, "Father, give me life!" Or
healing. Or deliverance. You see, God is the source of it.
Jesus said, "Ask the Father in My name." Even though
you are approaching God through His Son, it is still the
Father you are asking for the gift. And your request goes