In this section, we will be discussing the phenomenon of people trembling as they encounter the power of the Holy Spirit. The trembling we are discussing in this section is not to be confused with people trembling in the natural, as a result of being nervous or having some sort of physical affliction. As we will see in this section, this type of manifestation only occurs with people trembling in the Spirit.
Daniel 10:11 “And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.”
The above passage of scripture describes Daniel’s physical response to the power of the angel standing before him. As we can see, Daniel’s body was trembling. To tremble means to quiver involuntarily. If you read the context of this passage, there can be no doubt that Daniel was fearful as he experienced this angelic encounter and that his trembling was directly linked to his fearfulness in this supernatural encounter. The same passage describes his colleagues as being terrified and hiding themselves, even though they couldn’t see anything. The scripture states that as believers, we are to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). And so, from this account in scripture, we can clearly see that when believers tremble before the Lord it is directly linked to our reverential fear of Him and His power.
Michael E.B. Maher
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