God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Acts 2:18 (NIV) The Spirit of God is moving. A commotion is made. People are wondering over this mysterious force that is allowing simple men and women to do and say amazing things... Continue Reading →
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 (NIV) The Holy Spirit comes over them and they begin proclaiming the wonders of God. People from everywhere hear them but understand the words in their own language. But this is coming from simple men from simple backgrounds. How could it... Continue Reading →
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 (NIV) To the precious in the sight of the Lord the Holy Spirit is given. They have walked with our Saviour. They have followed Him faithfully. Now a mysterious and powerful... Continue Reading →
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 They are gathered to pray to the Lord. All of a sudden wind rushes into the house and around the Disciples. It buffets them violently as it howls through the... Continue Reading →
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Acts 1:24 We think of earthly things. We do not see yet the Heavenly ones. God sees with eyes that see interior motives, His eternal plans and with a wisdom unfathomable, even for celestial beings. Jesus is... Continue Reading →
and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus Acts 1:16 (NIV) Peter stands in the congregation and speaks. He is a fisherman but his words come out like one who... Continue Reading →
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 (NIV) Many churches have grown up since this humble beginning. The Disciples have just witnessed their risen Saviour lifted up into Heaven before their eyes. He has physically gone from their... Continue Reading →
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Acts 1:11 (NIV) They are standing there gazing into the clouds trying to catch another... Continue Reading →
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 1:9 (NIV) His work in the flesh is finished. He has gone to the grave for us and came back. Now Jesus is suddenly is lifted up. He is taken up into... Continue Reading →
‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
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