Benny Hinn shares his profound experiences of encountering angels and demons, emphasizing the importance of ministering to the Lord through worship. He explains how building a spiritual atmosphere through worship touches God's heart, leading to divine intervention and power. Drawing from biblical examples, he encourages believers to prioritize intimate worship to experience God's presence and calling.
Benny Hinn recounts a powerful testimony from the 1970s when he began experiencing angelic visitations during his nightly worship sessions. These experiences, initially mysterious to him, revealed profound spiritual truths about the nature of angels, the atmosphere created by worship, and how God responds to heartfelt ministry.
In the 1970s, Benny Hinn would worship throughout the night, playing worship music on tapes. During this time, he began to see angels in his bedroom repeatedly over several months. These angels appeared in various forms—some as children-sized beings, others as young men, and some larger, stronger beings. Interestingly, none of these angels had wings, which challenged his earlier understanding that all angels have wings.
He explains that scripture identifies different divisions of angels:
Many angels appear as young men and are not immediately recognized as angelic beings.
One night, when his worship tape stopped playing, Benny woke up to find a very angry demon in his room. Despite the demon's presence and evil power, he cried out "Jesus," and immediately felt a beautiful blanket of peace cover him. The Holy Spirit came between him and the demon, allowing him to sleep peacefully.
Benny emphasizes that ministering to the Lord—not just for the Lord—is what causes God to act. When believers worship and minister to God, a spiritual substance or atmosphere builds around them. This atmosphere is so real that demons recognize it immediately, and eventually, people can sense it too.
He shares how his own worship created such a powerful atmosphere that his brother Willie, who was not yet saved, was afraid to enter their shared bedroom because he sensed something supernatural.
Benny references Deuteronomy 10:8, where Moses established the Levitical priesthood to minister unto the Lord, not for Him but to Him, to bless His name. This distinction is crucial: ministry is directed to God Himself.
He also highlights the story of the child Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, a time when the word of the Lord was rare and no open visions were seen. Samuel ministered to the Lord, and as a result, God began to speak again, restoring prophetic vision to the land. This illustrates how ministering to God can revive spiritual power and revelation.
Benny stresses that God trusts children and those with simple faith more than the educated or grown-ups who may be filled with pride and skepticism. He shares an example of Billy Graham, who chose to believe the simplicity of the gospel despite challenges from educated peers who became atheists.
He encourages believers to become like children again, embracing humility and simple faith to receive God's power.
Worship should not be limited to church services but integrated into daily life—while sleeping, working, or traveling. Benny shares how worship became so ingrained in him that he would sing even while guiding a car's navigation.
This continuous worship builds a spiritual atmosphere that touches God's heart and invites His presence.
Benny refers to 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, where Solomon’s priests and Levites ministered to the Lord as one, and the glory of the Lord appeared as a cloud. The cloud did not come when the temple was completed or when sacrifices were offered, but when the people ministered to God in unity.
He notes that many churches lack this power because their worship is divided. Unity in worship is key to inviting God's presence and power.
Benny explains that the Apostle Paul was not called on the road to Damascus but later when he ministered to the Lord in Antioch (Acts 13). This shows that God’s calling often comes after a period of intimate ministry and worship.
He encourages believers to spend time ministering to God to receive their divine calling.
Benny shares a personal story from India, where despite being busy with millions attending his crusades and meeting important people, God spoke to him saying, "I missed you today." This moved him deeply, reminding believers that God desires our time and intimate worship above all else.
Just as Benny discovered that tickling his earthly father’s earlo made him happy and more receptive, he encourages believers to find what pleases God and minister to Him with love and devotion. The Bible teaches that our time and worship are what make God happy.
Ministering to the Lord through worship is the foundation for experiencing God’s presence, power, and calling. It creates a spiritual atmosphere that repels evil and invites divine intervention. Biblical examples from Moses, Samuel, Solomon, and Paul illustrate that God acts when His people minister to Him with unity, simplicity, and childlike faith.
Believers are encouraged to make worship a lifestyle, ministering to God continually, and prioritizing intimate time with Him to touch His heart and see His glory manifest in their lives.
This message from Benny Hinn reminds us that no one can move the heart of God like His children can. By ministering to Him with love and devotion, we open the door for His power to work mightily in and through us.
