Today’s Scripture: And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? Acts 2:7 ESV
The Holy Spirit amazed those that witnessed it on the day of Pentecost and I am still amazed today. Like us the disciples tried to logically understand. Jesus dismissed his disciples logic stating “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 ESV
Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. The witnesses asked in Acts 2:8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? They were amazed and perplexed. Peter stood and reminded them that God promised to pour out His Spirit on all flesh. Baptized in the Spirit and as stated in 2:43 “And awe came upon every soul,”
The questions were in their minds but the awe was in their souls. Do you personally know the difference? Will others be amazed and astonished in how the Holy Spirit utters Himself through us? Have you come to know Him?
Today’s Prayer: LORD, my heart cries out to You. I love you and thank you for your Holy Spirit. Thank you for revealing the chasm between my mind and my soul. I am in awe of you Father God. Speak through your Spirit you poured upon my soul. My mind can not comprehend and my words can not explain Your Spirit and I praise You in amazement as my heart speaks. Utter Your words though me Yeshua. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Tom,
You asked:
“Will others be amazed and astonished in how the Holy Spirit utters Himself through us?”
Oh man…we could all write books on this topic. The Scripture says we speak as oracles of God, and that our words matter.
1 Peter 4:11-
“Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
They matter because when we are walking with the Spirit, (as we should in His fullness and power), our words affect the very reality around us, bringing The World face-to-face with The Kingdom.
Good stuff, Tom! An excellent thought to occupy my mind this weekend!
PS!
I re-posted this entry, Tom, over at my blog because it needs to be read and considered.
Blessings and power, to you and yours, in the mighty Name of Jesus!
Thank you Donald, I am honored and I pray the Spirit speaks and seeds of the kingdom of God are planted in fertile soil! Have a great weekend!
Thank you Donald and thanks for the scripture reference!