The Constraining Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer – Part 2 | KIB 514
Kingdom Intelligence Briefing
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In Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 514, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake continue their vital teaching on the constraining ministry of the Holy Spirit—and how it is absolutely essential for marriage, purity, discernment, and survival in spiritual war.
Mary opens the program by addressing current storms in the nations and the reality that we rarely see the full picture of what is happening. Yet in the midst of global shaking and personal battles, God is still orchestrating events for salvation, protection, and the harvest.
They then discuss a recent public moral failure of a well-known Christian author as a sober teaching moment—not to spread gossip, but to help believers understand:
- How adultery and betrayal devastate families
- Why even long-term marriages are not automatically “safe”
- The often-overlooked role of witchcraft, mind control, and spiritual manipulation in drawing believers into sinful relationships
- Why many in ministry must intentionally build safeguards, boundaries, and accountability
From there, the Lakes share practical counsel on:
- Guarding your heart and marriage
- Avoiding emotional and soulish “work spouse” entanglements
- The importance of friendship, communication, date days, and intentional connection in marriage
- Using the constraining ministry of the Holy Spirit as “preventative prayer” against future traps
Dr. Lake then returns to the core teaching on the Holy Spirit’s constraining work:
- How the Spirit forbids, redirects, and closes doors for our protection (Acts 16)
- Why believers must be willing to have plans changed, trips canceled, or timings shifted
- The difference between reacting in the flesh and responding from a kingdom position
- How grieving the Holy Spirit dulls conviction and destroys discernment
- Why the safest place in the coming days is to stay on the Potter’s wheel under the hands of God
They also discuss Sabbath balance—avoiding legalistic bondage while still honoring the commandment—and how traditions or mindsets can make the Sabbath a burden instead of a delight.
This episode concludes with a powerful prayer for softened hearts, renewed sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and a deeper surrender to God’s reshaping work so that the remnant can stand in the increasing clash of kingdoms.
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