Divine Encounters

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 enabl...

As I went to bed last night I thought about my mission statement. Now you may wonder why I had such a thought, but to remain focused in the world today one has to constantly keep reminding themselves of why they exist. While reflecting, God reminded me that the key to seeing the impossible become possible is in believing Mark 9:23 . Life is always questioning what you believe. Your faith is under siege everyday and  we have a responsibility to maintain our faith. When Jesus gave the response to the gentleman that all things are possible if you believe, the gentleman was undergoing a traumatic experience and had approached Jesus seeking an answer and most certainly not a verbal one. To his surprise, the responsibility for the miracle was returned to him. You are responsible for the outcome of every situation you have as God's power is activated by our faith in Him. To see this year become a successful year, you need to partner with God. You ask 'how do I partner with God?'...