The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God."
Thoughts for Today:
Colossians
3:16 tells us to "Let the Word of Christ dwell richly in you."
Ephesians 5:18 tells us to "be filled with the Spirit."
Both of these verses, one beginning in the Word and the other in the Spirit, continue almost identically — speak to or teach "one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs," "wives submit to your husbands," "husbands love your wives," etc.
Here's a question from our passage today: When did the Spirit come upon them?
Answer: while Peter was still speaking the Word.
Both of these verses, one beginning in the Word and the other in the Spirit, continue almost identically — speak to or teach "one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs," "wives submit to your husbands," "husbands love your wives," etc.
Here's a question from our passage today: When did the Spirit come upon them?
Answer: while Peter was still speaking the Word.
Do you want to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
Do you want the full power of the Spirit?
Do you want the power of the Spirit to help you change?
Then "let the Word of God dwell richly in you." Something happens when we read, study and ponder God's Word (Scripture): "the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us (verse 45) — "even on the Gentiles."
That means even on you and me. The only thing required is to be in God's Word.”
Do you want the power of the Spirit to help you change?
Then "let the Word of God dwell richly in you." Something happens when we read, study and ponder God's Word (Scripture): "the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us (verse 45) — "even on the Gentiles."
That means even on you and me. The only thing required is to be in God's Word.”
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Ps. 25:4, 5 (KJV) “Show me Your ways, O
Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your Truth and teach me, for you are the
God of my salvation; On you I wait all the day.”
“The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple . . . Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over . . . Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes . . . Your word is very pure’; Therefore Your servant loves it . . . The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.” Ps. 119:130; 133, 135, 140, 144, (NKJV)
Our Daily Bread (4/12/12)
“If your soul is parched and thirsty
And you feel weighed down by care,
Go to God’s Word for refreshment—
You’ll find strength and comfort there. —Sper
Only God can still our hearts and quiet our minds.”
Tonight's post: THE BIBLE, THE BIBLE! MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (from 9/1/11)
Tomorrow’s post:
PRAYING FOR, VERSUS PRAYING THROUGH Mark Batterson
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