The disciples and apostles including Simon Peter, remained fearful, impotent and carnal
after having walked with Jesus Christ and being taught by Him for three years.
During this time, they witnessed all the miracles He did, seeing the dead being raised,
five thousand being fed, sea storms being quietened.
It really means head knowledge is not enough to give you power of conviction and boldness.
Seeing miracles is not enough to give power of conviction,
boldness and ability to demonstrate the power of God.
Witnessing Lazarus being raised from the dead is not enough.
Jesus Christ told them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the Holy Spirit.
When they were filled with the Holy Spirit, everything changed.
They had a strong conviction of the word, they became bold and addressed thousands of people,
they could perform miracles in the name of Jesus Christ.
The word of God started spreading and growing.
If men who walked with Jesus Christ needed the Holy Spirit, we do equally if not more!
Remember the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Do you desire to be endured with power from on high?
You need passionate desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
You need also to understand the Holy Spirit is received by believing His promises alone- it is by faith.
Luke 8:11 says "If you then,being evil. know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?
When you are ready-
Prayer for receiving the Holy Spirit:
Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for sending Jesus Christ to die for my sin.
I receive the risen Jesus Christ as Lord of my life today and confess you as my Lord.
I reject, denounce and renounce every working and influence of the enemy satan and his demons upon my life.
I ask you Father in the name of Jesus Christ to fill me with your Holy Spirit right now.
You say in your word that if we evil as we are know how to give good gifts to our children,
how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.
I believe more than a zillion times multiplied..
I ask you Father to fill me with your Holy Spirit right now in the name of Jesus Christ.
I thank you by faith that it is done. I celebrate you Holy Spirit in my life today.
In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.
Additional resources:
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/turningyoursituationaround
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/needs/understandingredemption
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/promises/characterstatureandachievement
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/youarewitnessestothesethings
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/yourcallingtointercede
Https://planetministries.org.uk/message/needs/righteousness
With best wishes for the New Year 2020 and New Decade in which Almighty God is calling out a people who will be
a special treasure to Him (Exodus 19:4-5).
A people who have set themselves apart and consecrated themselves to become His portion and His inheritance (Deuteronomy 32:9).
A people who are vessels of honour in His house (2 Timothy 2:20-21).
For these people He promises to lead and guide them by His Holy Spirit as they accomplish His purpose on the Earth,
to fight their wars and battles and to protect them from the attacks of the enemy.
These people join hands with Almighty God as they pray for salvation of souls,
as they witness the love of Jesus Christ and as they exercise faithful stewardship to make ready
a people prepared for the Lord (Luke 1:13-17).
We love you as we invite you to set yourself apart to become Almighty God's portion and inheritance in Jesus Christ.
Apostle Dr Max and Joyce Matonhodze.
Planetministries.org.uk