How To Step Into The Other World
Monday, May 25
Key Verses
Psalm 42:1-2, 7; Joel 2:28-29; John 4:7-14, 23-24; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 19:1-6; 1 Corinthians 14:4-5, 14, 18
Puntos clave
- Our soul thirsts for the Living God. A
soul is not physical, but it can thirst. David described a deep
soul-level thirst for God (Psalm 42:1-2). The Holy Spirit is the living
water that truly satisfies. We must get thirsty enough to pour out our
soul in worship and hunger for more of God.
- There is another real world — the realm of the supernatural.
We live in what we call the “real world” — our professional lives,
daily routines, and responsibilities — but there is another world, the
supernatural realm of the Holy Spirit,
that is just as real. Just as scuba diving reveals an entire world
under the sea, the Spirit realm is equally real. A waterspout (vortex)
can pull things from one world into another — the same way praise can
pull miracles from the Spirit realm into our natural circumstances.
- God calls us to be spiritual “amphibians.” We are called to be
believers who walk on earth but regularly step into the supernatural
world of the Holy Spirit through prayer and praise. God wants us to live
with one foot in the natural and one in the supernatural.
- Praise is the hinge that opens the door to the other world. Praise creates the “noise of the waterspouts” that opens portals into the supernatural. You won’t have a move of the Holy Spirit in a church that refuses to praise. Get out of your head and open your mouth to praise. You can make a joyful noise despite what you’re going through. Praise is the atmosphere of the miraculous and the hinge that opens the door to the supernatural.
- The Holy Spirit is the key to accessing this world.
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as our Helper who abides with us
forever. Being filled with the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of
speaking in tongues (Acts 2, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 14), empowers us to
live as spiritual “amphibians.” The Holy Spirit becomes the “master
passion” that breaks every bondage, destroys yokes, overcomes
addictions, brings healing, and gives us fresh strength and power.
Introducción
Today we’ll
explore the message, “Step into another World” by Jentezen Franklin.
The message encouraged us to move beyond the limitations of the natural
world and step into the spirit
realm through passionate praise, spiritual hunger, and a deep thirst
for the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jentezen reminded us that there is more
available to believers than simply surviving daily life — God invites us
into moments of supernatural encounter where His presence becomes real,
personal, and life-changing.
Drawing from Psalm 42, Pastor Jentezen focused on David’s cry: “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.”
He explained that our souls were created to thirst for the living God
and that spiritual dryness can only be satisfied by His presence. Just
as deep waters call unto deep, there is something within every believer
longing for a deeper experience with God. The message challenged us not
to settle for routine Christianity, but to pursue the refreshing flow of
the Holy Spirit with expectation and surrender.
One
of the central themes of the message was the power of praise. Pastor
Jentezen described praise as the “hinge” that opens the ancient door
into another world — a realm of miracles, healing, freedom, and
breakthrough. He emphasized that worship is not simply emotional
expression, but a spiritual key that shifts us from the natural into the supernatural. Through praise, burdens are lifted, fear is broken, and hearts become open to the movement of God.
Lets start the discussion:
What stood out to you, in this past Sundays message?
Thirsting for the Living God – Entering Another World
Psalm
42, John 4, and Joel 2 reveal that true satisfaction comes only through
deep communion with the Holy Spirit. Psalm 42 compares the human soul
to a deer being chased by a hunter to the point of exhaustion when it
says, “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God” (NKJV).
Just as the deer finds satisfaction from the cool water, our spiritual
thirst can only be quenched as we step into “another world” in the
presence of the Holy Spirit.
A broken and spiritually thirsty woman stepped into this “other world” when Jesus told her, “...whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst.” Five
husbands had left the woman empty, but her emptiness met His living
water – and everything in her life changed. This same thirst-quenching
Spirit is available to us today.
In Joel 2:28, the prophet speaks of a day when the Holy Spirit will be available to all God’s people when he said, “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh...” (NKJV). This
was fulfilled two-thousand years ago when twelve men met in an upper
room on the day of Pentecost and were filled with the Holy Spirit. This
same Spirit that fell on the Day of Pentecost is available to us today.
Just as Psalm 42 says that “Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts:”, our praise allows us to encounter
miracles and the presence of the Lord. No one can live in this “other
world” all the time, but our praise becomes the doorway to that world
where thirst turns to communion.
Preguntas para el debate:
- When have you felt spiritually “thirsty,” and how did God meet that need?
What helped you step into that “other world” of His presence?
- Psalm 42 speaks of “deep calling unto deep.” What do you think that means in
your own walk with God, and how does praise open that depth?
- The woman at the well found living water that satisfied her soul. How can we cultivate that same daily thirst for the Spirit rather than settling for temporary
refreshment?
The Power of Praise – The Hinge to the Miraculous
The Bible says, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands” (Psalm 66:1).
When
we praise God, we give Him glory and experience a joy far greater than
anything this world can offer — greater than any party or worldly
pleasure. Praise lifts us into the presence of God and opens the door to
the miraculous.
Scripture emphasizes this powerfully:
- Psalm 150 calls us to praise God with every instrument and sound.
- Psalm 42:4 speaks of going “into the house of God with the voice of joy and praise.”
- Acts 2:2-4 shows how the early church was filled with the Holy Spirit through united praise.
Just
as a waterspout can pull things from the ocean depths and bring them to
the surface, our joyful praise creates a spiritual vortex that releases
God’s power. Revelation 10:1-2
pictures an angel with one foot on the sea and one on the earth — a
beautiful image of living in both the natural and spiritual worlds.
Praise helps us do exactly that.
In John 4:5-24,
Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well. He offered her “living
water” and taught her that true worshipers must worship the Father “in spirit and truth” (v. 24). One encounter with Jesus changed her life. She ran back to her city with joy, saying, “Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did. Is not this the Christ?” (v. 29).
The Key:
Praise
is the hinge on the door to God’s presence. When we praise joyfully and
are filled with the Holy Spirit, addictions are broken, sicknesses are
healed, yokes are destroyed, and miracles are released.
Let this generation rise with the same passionate praise as our forefathers. Lift your voice — and step into the supernatural life God has for you.
Reflection Questions
- What Prayer requests do you think you need to unlock with Praise?
- Do you need the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Being Filled with the Holy Spirit – Stepping Into Power
Pastor
Jentezen Franklin challenges believers to move past casual, routine
faith and step into a completely different realm—the spiritual reality
governed by the raw, transformative authority of God. To make that
shift, we must stop relying on our own strength and step into the power
of the Holy Spirit.
True
spiritual breakthrough requires a shift in who controls our life. When
we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit becomes our master
passion—the overriding force that drives our desires, shapes our speech,
and directs our steps.
“But
you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.” — Acts 1:8
This promised power (dunamis) isn’t just for show—it reshapes our identity and gives us boldness to withstand the pressures of this world.
The Missing Catalyst: Moving Beyond Initial Belief
Many
believers rest content knowing their eternity is secure, yet they live
spiritually drained lives. In the early church, the Apostles knew simple
belief wasn’t enough.
And
it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul… came to Ephesus.
And finding some disciples he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy
Spirit when you believed?” So
they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy
Spirit.” …And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came
upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. — Acts 19:1-2, 6
Like
the Ephesian disciples, we can be unaware of the fullness available to
us. The baptism of the Holy Spirit introduces a new language and deeper
dimension of prayer.
The Purpose of Personal Devotion & Tongues
Praying in tongues is a vital tool for spiritual reinforcement:
“He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… I wish you all spoke
with tongues…” (1 Corinthians 14:4-5) “For if I pray in a tongue, my
spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.” (1 Corinthians 14:14)
“I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all.” (1 Corinthians
14:18)
When you pray in the Spirit, you bypass natural limits and build up your inner man.
The Altar Call: Giving Up Control
Stepping
into another world requires surrender. At the altar, we lay down
fatigue, pride, and self-control. When the Holy Spirit floods your life,
chains break and you receive supernatural authority to live as a bold
witness.
Discussion Questions
• Have you received the baptism of the Holy Spirit? If not, what holds you back?
• How has (or could) praying in the Spirit strengthen your daily walk?
• What would “stepping into another world” look like for you this week?
Conclusión
Pastor
Jentezen reminded us that while we cannot live continually in the
spirit world, we can access it through wholehearted worship, passionate
praise, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. Praise is more than emotion
or noise — it is the key that opens doors to freedom, healing,
breakthrough, and the miraculous presence of God.
As
believers, we are called to hunger for more of God and refuse to stay
spiritually dry or silent. The Lord is still pouring out His Spirit,
still healing, still delivering, and still inviting His people into
deeper encounters with Him. Today, let this message stir your heart to
make some “Holy Ghost noise,” to thirst again for the living water, and
to ask God to fill or refill you with His Spirit.
Take
a moment to respond in prayer. Ask the Lord to awaken your hunger,
renew your passion for worship, and help you step beyond the natural
into the fullness of His presence. There is another world available to
every believer who is willing to seek Him with all their heart.
Recursos
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnUn5onJd4
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oFqGaLHKHLc5roENXNPWN
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