At first people would fall. We have been stretched, stretched, stretched. The Lord is raising up an army. But think of Gideon's army. All of those who were afraid were told to go home.
People get afraid of the phenomena.
You sort out the fearing ones. Then, in Gideon's case, drinking the water like dogs. But through this word he realized that his mind had been offended by the things of the Spirit. They had been making general rules at their church which were hindering the Spirit of God from moving. These rules were their attempt to keep things tidy and presentable.