God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
" 'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.' " Acts 13:41 (NIV) The thought of Jesus is difficult for many people to swallow. The powers that be would not let everyone accept Christ readily. Some... Continue Reading →
He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:24 He is described as a good man. He is said to be full of the Holy Spirit. He has faith. Are these the things people use to describe us? ... Continue Reading →
You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached--Acts 10: 37 Peter stands to address the group of hearers. He starts off by referring to the fact that the people are aware of Jesus. People already know of the stir Christ has made, the wonders and the... Continue Reading →
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Acts 9:31 (NIV) The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →
The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it." Acts 8:29 (NIV) A man hears angels. Now he is hearing the Spirit of God. He is given clear and specific commands. He is sent to a desert road. He is to keep close to a chariot. How does this happen? Can... Continue Reading →
because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 8: 16 (NIV) Does the description fit fairly well our Christian scene today? Fancy new teaching would have us all believe that we already have one foot in the... Continue Reading →
"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!’ Acts 7:51 (NIV) God´s people of old struggle to keep their focus upon the Lord. Time and time again they let their adoration fall from the lofty heights of coming before God to setting... 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 →
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 →
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5 (NIV) Jesus tells His followers to wait for a baptism of Spirit. The Spirit of God is to come over, to fill and to lead His people. This is a great blessing and the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 