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THE PROMISE

Text: Acts 1:4

While he was meeting with them, he ordered them, “Don’t leave Jerusalem. Instead, wait for what the Father has promised, about which you heard me speak,

No one can succeed as a Christian except through the help of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ commanded his disciples not to do anything nor go anywhere until they have received the promise of the Father. He knew that without receiving this promise, they can't achieve anything, in fact, they will fail outrightly. 

Now, what promise did the father give?  In Joel 2:28 God says " And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:"

At the fullness of time, God honored this prophecy in Acts chapter two. He sent the promised Holy Spirit to all that were waiting on Him for it.

The 120 disciples at the upper room was  baptised in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This proves God had fulfilled His side of the bargain. Later, Peter made us to realise that the gift is to all.(Acts 1:15).

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts2:38 & 39.

Have you received the promise of the Father? Have you received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If no, what are you still waiting for? Ask the Father, and He will baptize you with  His Spirit.

If yes, Congratulations. It is time to allow the Holy Spirit have His full expressions in you.

Bible Reading:Acts 2:1-13.

PRAYER FOCUS

1. Father God, please pour your Spirit upon me afresh.


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