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Day 270

Reading: Acts 1:1 – Acts 4:37

Welcome to the Book of Acts. Every believer living today continues this book. Luke the writer of the Gospel of Luke also writes the Book of Acts. Luke being a medical doctor writes with detail. Each miracle or story told is filled with detail. I can almost imagine him interviewing the participants to get a picture to present to the reader.

Jesus while walking on earth kept speaking about the Holy Spirit. In the Book of John Jesus reveals the purpose of the Holy Spirit. John the Baptist while announcing Jesus had stated that Jesus would baptise people in the Holy Spirit. The word baptise in the Bible reveals an immersion and not a sprinkling. Jesus is the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit and fire Luke 3:16. 

Why do we as believers need the Holy Spirit?

·     Power for our witness. Jesus directed the disciples to remain in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. This power would enable them to do exploits.
·     The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness and judgement. Words don’t convict one’s soul. It’s the influence of the Holy Spirit on the words heard by the hearer that bring about a conviction of the heart. 
·     To teach us. The Holy Spirit would instruct and guide the disciples into all truth. The Holy Spirit unveils what is hidden enabling the believer to maximise their potential.
·     Boldness. The Holy Spirit emboldens the believer to stand tall in the midst of threats. 
·     The Holy Spirit gives utterance. Many words are spoken today however the utterance of the Holy Spirit affects lives for eternity.

Jesus declared that the Father was more than willing to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Luke 11:13. Ask for the Holy Spirit and you will be stunned to discover there is so much more God has for you and me. Lord give me more of the Holy Spirit. Baptise me in the Holy Spirit and fire, Lord.

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8

Decree:

Acts 3:19

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (italics mine)
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