The opening verses of Acts 2 tell us what to expect when the Holy Spirit comes. They connect too with the words of jesus, when He speaks of the Holy Spirit coming to convict the word regarding sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16.8).
A violent wind: a wind that shakes the apathy and complacency in our lives. Who challenges our false securities and makes us vulnerable before God.
A fire that purifies and cleanses of sin, releasing us into righteousness and the pursuit of God's agenda. That enables the seed of God's Word to grow up in our lives.
A power that releases us to fulfill our purpose: to glorify God and to know Him with praise in our hearts for who He is. Empowering us for faithful living and witness in reaching out to others in Jesus' name.
This is what a real baptism in the Holy Spirit brings about.
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Personal Reflections as a follower of the Way
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- 'Christian faith is purposeful participation in the life, ministry & victory of Jesus Christ'
- Married to Jennifer & serving together in full-time Church ministry since 1980. Committed to the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures. Influenced by Reformed, Orthodox, Catholic mystics, Anabaptists, Pietists, Puritans and Pentecostals and baptistic to the core! So thankful for Jesus, seeking to follow Him and inviting you to explore these pages to find out more about the exciting beauty of worshipping God through becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.