Who controls the distribution of the gifts of the Spirit?

Answer

"But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will." Verse

For what purpose is the manifestation of this one Spirit given?
How long did he continue this work there?
What was to he inflicted upon one of the heads of this beast?
How long will they sleep there?
By what means were the three Hebrews protected while in the fiery furnace?
Is there danger of believers losing their hold on Christ?
How did Elijah pray before obtaining his request?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle