We have walked through three gospel accounts of our Lord, read Hebrews and now here we are in the book of ACTs. We will at some point go back and pick up the book of Mark as the Holy Spirit leads us. Having just finished up the book of Hebrews, I want to remind you of the verse 11:1 before we get to far into ACTs.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see...
This is the A in the ABC's of CPR for the spirit. We can not ACTivate faith without ACTing on it. The theme of the book of ACTs is ACTing on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is through Christ that all power and authority was given and it is through Christ that we are given the Gift of the Holy Spirit. It was through the ACT of obedience to the command that Christ gave, "Wait for the gift my Father has promised," that the apostles received the promised gift. The promise as stated in verse 2:39 is for you and your children and all those who are far off-for who the Lord our God will call. There is a command that Peter gives in order to receive the gift, ask forgiveness for your wrongs doings in the name of Jesus Christ and be baptised. Through this obedient ACT of faith you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. I will tell you right now that it is impossible to live a successful Christian life without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. If you are not plugged into the power source, you will not be equipped. God gives this to us so that we are well equipped to carry out anything that He has asked us to do. Revival and growth in the body can and will occur if the Holy Spirit is the one doing the leading...
There is no doubt in my heart that the Holy Spirit is breathing new life into those who have let their faith fall into the valley of dry bones...Maybe you have been out of comunion with the Lord for awhile, if so have you noticed a nudging, a pulling, a tugging on the heart? The Lord is calling you. Have you been involved in things that maybe you should not be, have you noticed an uneasiness that will not surrender? Your own spirit is telling you to get out of it and God is requesting that you to return to Him...How do I know this, because I have lived it...Don't put it off any longer...ACT now dear one...
Lord I thank you today for tugging on my heart and reminding me of who I am in you. I thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit. I pray that those who may be experiencing that uneasiness surrender to you today and that they be fully and wholey revived through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Your name Lord I ask it and believe it....
Beauty
A Day of Delights
About Me
- His Delighted Servant
- My faith is what moves me , it is enjoyable, irresistable, lovely and warm with a sense of mystery. Its like a summer day with a gentle breeze blowing my hair, like a butterfly emerging from a cacoon, like a flower pushing its way through the soil of the earth, like a hidden treasure waiting to be found, yes it is my faith that defines me and I am completely content regardless of what goes on around me...My life with Yeshua is like a well written novel that I can not and will not put down... My greatest desire is to be used by Him to touch hearts without religiousity, denominationalism or legalism. One heart at a time. God Bless All from Shelli
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