He saw.


He saw.
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He saw.

“Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God,

 they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 

For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given,

 he offered them money, saying, 'Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.'”‭‭Acts‬ ‭8:14-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.


Point of Reflection:

When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, external visible expressions of His presence happens. 

You need to yield to the Holy Spirit by faith  for these manifestations to occur.

 Most commonly it is speaking in an unknown language- speaking in tongues. 

There two types of tongues- tongues of men- human languages spoken elsewhere or angelic tongues -

 these are not human languages but angelic languages (1 Corinthians 13:1).

 There are also imitation, counterfeit, tongues of the enemy. 

A certain Simon "saw" that through laying of hands the Holy Spirit is given. 

There must have been some  external manifestations, that something had happened to these people.

 The same happened on the day of Pentecost and in the house of Cornelius.
On the day of Pentecost, His word says:

"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

 In the house of Cornelius the word of God teaches us:

"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 

And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, 

because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 

For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, 'Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the 

Holy Spirit just as we have? '"‭‭Acts‬ ‭10:44-47‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

In Mark 16:17 NKJV: His word says: “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;”‭‭‭

‬‬Ananias prayed for Saul of Tarsus to be filled with the Holy Spirit and receive his sight:

“And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, 

'Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.'"

‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Paul the apostle later confessed: “I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all."‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭14:18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.


Please understand that being filled with the Holy Spirit is not about just speaking in tongues.

 It is about the power it gives, the strength of conviction.

 The Holy Spirit makes the word of God alive inside you.

He manifests the miracles of healing, deliverance.

 He gives you the wisdom, guidance, direction, He teaches the truths of God, He helps you navigate, He gives boldness, 

He gives you words to say which are appropriate and timely. 

The tongues are one of the principal signs that baptism in the Holy Spirit has happened.

 You need to desire Him.

 Understand He is given to you by the Father in the name of Jesus Christ (John 14:16).

 Do you desire to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit?

When you are ready-

:Prayer of Faith:

Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for sending Jesus Christ to suffer and die for my redemption.

 I acknowledge the risen Jesus Christ as Lord of my life today.

 I set myself apart and consecrate myself for you.

 I reject, renounce and denounce every working of the enemy satan and his demons upon my life,

 knowing he was defeated publicly and openly by Jesus Christ on the cross and that he now awaits eternal judgement in the lake of fire.

 I ask you Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to fill me with your Holy Spirit, right now.

 I receive the abundant outpouring of you Holy Spirit upon my life in the name of Jesus Christ.

 I remember my family and I ask you to empower them by your Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ.

 I remember Planet Ministries and ask you to empower them by your Holy Spirit

 and to accomplish your full purpose and will through it in the name of Jesus Christ.

 I remember your people across planet earth and ask that you empower them by your Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

Apostle Dr  Max and Joyce Matonhodze

We invite you to commit yourself to the Planet Ministries vision as a partner. As you do the God who called the apostle for this work will reward you, according to His promises.

 If you feel moved by the Spirit of God to sow a financial seed to Planet Ministries: For electronic Bank Transfer send to : Planet Ministries, Sort Code 40 63 01 Account Number 46027093.Or email [email protected] for further guidance and or acknowledgement.

‭Our mission is  raising champions through the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ and to send an invitation to every single person on planet earth to live in the presence of Almighty God. (See planetministries.org.uk/message).‬

 ‭To be a Planet Ministries partner for communications (forwarding this and other messages to friends) prayer (pray that this message accomplishes its divine purpose and reaches intended targets- planet earth) and support (giving feedback and carrying a positive report of what God is doing through this ministry)

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May the Almighty God richly bless you.

 Much grace and peace be multiplied to you.

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