FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

“And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were
assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost,
and they spake the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4: 6:13 (KJV)

The human mind is elastic. The mind can be stretched to do unimaginable things. This ability to stretch our minds beyond bounds has resulted in the many inventions and innovations that we are accustomed to today. If we can achieve these results with our human limitations, imagine what we could do with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Paul commands us not to be drunk with wine,

STAY ON GUARD

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31


“Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to
temptation, being overconfident and self righteous], take care that
he does not fall [into sin and condemnation].” 1 Corinthians 10:12 (AMP)

After people achieve great feats, they tend to relax. The mind goes to rest and, at this point, many people become negligent. This negligence leads to a vulnerability that opens the door for even more challenges. Even when there is peace in your life, you must stay alert and prepared for war.

After the Apostles were acquitted by the tribunal set up to investigate the charges brought up against them concerning their faith, they immediately lifted up their voices in prayer and praise to God.

TAKEN

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:39-53

“Then shall two be in the field, the one shall be taken and
the other left.” Matthew 24:40 (KJV)

The idea that every true follower of Christ will one day be suddenly snatched into the heavens sounds like science fiction to the world, but it is the hope of every true Christian to one day be with the Lord. Thus like children we believe in Jesus and His plan to take us out of this world.

However, our flesh was created by God as clothing for our spirit man, it was formed from the earth and is limited to this earth. In order to leave this earth,

THANKFULNESS

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
who belong to Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)

Thankfulness is a lifestyle that every Christians must cultivate. To be thankful means to be grateful for benefits received. For the Christian, thankfulness is an attitude of gratitude to God in everything, good or bad because it is God’s will (I Thessalonians 5:18). Jesus Christ, though sad at the loss of
Lazarus, still thanked God, not for the loss, but for hearing him, and the result of that was the raising of Lazarus from death (John 11:40-44).

POWER WITHIN

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

“For these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name
they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;”
Mark 16:17 (NIV)

Believers are not simply followers of Christ, they ought to manifest his power. We are, expected to reign on earth on Christ’s behalf while we await His second coming. Aware of the hurdles we will face, Jesus, gave us the power of attorney before he ascended to Heaven. He gave us the right to do all that He would do if He was still physically present here on earth, concerning any and everything. By implication,

A HIGHER MIND

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

“For who has known the mind of God that he may instruct him?”
But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians 2:16 (KJV)

Feedback: Did your show of love win anyone for Christ this past week?

Paul's claim in the above scripture sounds boastful but it is a treasured truth and an amazing revelation. You have your own mind but you also have the mind of Christ. Which would you rather depend on?

The mind of God, through whom the entire universe was created, is available to us. His fountain of wisdom is there for the taking.

PERFECT TIMING

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me
and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 (NLT)

Patience is one of the hardest virtues to acquire. We pray to an omnipotent God. We know He is able to help us at any moment. We know he is not reluctant to help us. If he is all of these, why then is there a delay when we ask him to intervene?

God did not include a timetable when he gave us his promise.