In many instances the "coming upon" is entirely at the Holy Spirit's initiative, and not in response to a request by the person on whom he falls. It is , as Lloyd-Jones puts it, "something that happens to you." Certainly this was true in Saul's case. However, the person is usually obeying God when the incident occurs, and in any case we are encouraged to ask for this gift of God. It would be unwise to press the differences too far, but whereas the indwelling never changes, the effects of the anointing, or empowering seem often to fade.
John White, When The Spirit Comes With Power, p. 232-233
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