192 GOOD MORNING, HOLY SPIRIT
showed up and got saved. My little brother Mike was born
again. Then it happened to Chris. If you've ever heard about
"household salvation," this was it!
The Hinn home was transformed into "heaven on
earth!" And the change was not temporary. It was a
permanent work of the Spirit. Today Chris, Willie, Henry,
Sammy, and Mike are totally involved in ministry. Mary
and Rose are committed Christians and living for the Lord.
And Benny? Well, you know what has happened to him.
First Things First
Just as the Holy Spirit touched my life and drew my
parents to Christ, He wants the same for you. The greatest
work of the Spirit is not to lead you into some heavenly
ecstasy on earth. That may happen, but His purpose is to
convict of sin and lead people to Jesus.
As you have been reading this book you may have said,
"That's for me! I want to have an exciting personal
relationship with the Holy Spirit!" But are you ready for it?
What happened to me the night the Spirit entered my
bedroom was not the first step. It began much earlier.
You've got to put first things first and touch every step on
your spiritual ladder.
My friend, if you have never asked Christ to come into
your heart, now is the time. It's the most important step you
will ever take. Right now, say: "Jesus, I confess that I am a
sinner. I believe that You are the Son of God and that You
shed your precious blood on the cross for me. Forgive me
of my sin. Cleanse my heart from all unrighteousness. I
thank You for saving me now. Amen."
If you have spoken that prayer from your heart, you are
ready to begin a new life in the Spirit. And every day as
you pray, read God's Word, and tell others of His love, you