Bishop Keith Butler
Jan 9
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. (John 18:4-6)
When the soldiers came to the garden of Gethsemane, shadows clung to ancient olive trees. The soldiers carried lanterns that barely lit a foot or so in front of their own faces, which is why they waited for a confirmation before taking Jesus. Jesus asked them who they were looking for, and one soldier said, “Jesus of Nazareth”. No one was prepared for what would happen next.
When Jesus responded with a resounding three-word phrase, “I am He,” the soldiers fell to the ground under the power of the Holy Spirit. When God’s power clashes with earthly vessels, something must give, and it certainly won't be the anointing.
When I first saw people falling under the anointing, I questioned it because I didn’t have any teaching. I remember thinking to myself, “There is no way I’m ever going down on the floor like these crazy people.” Then one day, my spiritual father passed by me. He didn’t even lay hands on me, and the next thing I knew, I was looking up at the ceiling tiles! Many people fall when hands are laid on them because the physical must give way under the power of the anointing.
Now, we must discern the difference between the genuine power of God and theatrics that some people play. People will always try to copy and misuse spiritual things, but we shouldn’t dismiss the genuine move of God because of pretenders.
The anointing can come with a word, a shadow, a wind or with laying on of hands. The power of God to remove burdens and destroy yokes can also make the physical give when it interacts with the supernatural.
Pray for more signs and wonders, miracles, and healings to be done at your local church. Pray for your pastor to have wisdom and follow the Holy Spirit to allow the anointing to flow.