“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him” (Acts 10:38).
Even after His resurrection, He still depended upon the Holy Spirit:
“Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen” (Acts 1:2)
If Jesus needed the Holy Spirit after His resurrection, how much more do we need Him?
He is our limitless resource!
Freedom and power are why the Holy Spirit came on the Day of Pentecost. Just before the Lord’s ascension, Jesus promised:
“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence” (Acts 1:5)
That baptism took place on the Day of Pentecost:
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. —Acts 2:1-4
Pentecost was the manifestation and fulfillment of the promise made by our Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit descended from heaven in person in the form of a mighty wind, filled each one of the 120 individuals, and gave them His power! The apostle Peter declared that because Jesus was exalted and glorified, Pentecost took place:
“This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear” (Acts 2:32-33)
The Secret of God’s Power Today
Because of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit brings freedom and power today. The secret to the power of God is the person of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is the One who gives you:The power to live a life that pleases God:
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10)
Paul also tells us that when we are led by the Holy Spirit, we will pray correctly:
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26)
When you are led by the Holy Spirit, your prayer life will be powerful, not chaotic. With the Holy Spirit, we have full provision. Without Him, we have no guidance or protection. We certainly cannot fight sin effectively without Him. Today, we can compare our situation with what happened after Pentecost. What are we lacking today?
They went from being powerless, oppressed, and lacking to being filled with God’s power, strength, guidance, and direction! And today, as in the first century, the Christian life must depend upon the Holy Spirit. Only with Him in charge can you succeed.
AGBARA NLA!
Seek Holy Spirit to lead and guide you, even as your success is Guarantee.
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