With the experience of Pentecost in Jerusalem, the disciples had entered the official ministry of witnessing. Jesus clearly and seriously laid this assignment on their hearts when He said: “But you shall receive power when […]
We are celebrating Pentecost again and should take ourselves back in spirit to that time when the Holy Spirit filled the first followers of the Lord with His power and with His joy of victory. […]
While Jesus was on Earth, He did a lot for His disciples. However, when He promised them the Holy Spirit, He expected that the Spirit would do something for them that He Himself had not […]
Nothing in our life with Christ is more important than always being filled with the Holy Spirit. He wants to let the fruit of the Spirit mature within us. After all, we are called to […]
Before Jesus left this earth, He had very specifically assured His disciples that He would send them a Comforter, namely the Holy Spirit. He would abide with them forever. So they waited ten days and […]
Trial by fire reveals all. When gold is tested for its authenticity, it is placed into fire. Even the value of diamonds may be qualified by fire. In 1 Corinthians 3:13, Paul says […]