Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Result of Filling

Acts 4:31-33 KJV
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

When they were filled with the Holy Ghost the result was
  • Boldness
  • Selflessness
  • Power and
  • Grace

I am reminded that even in the midst of this movement of the Holy Spirit there was Ananias and Sapphira. The work of God can be perfect even when people in it are not. 
Boldness
To speak the Word of God despite the pressures and fears of the repercussions and persecution.

Selflessness
To see to the needs of others, especially but not restricted to their spiritual needs. 

Power
Upon the preachers to testify concerning the resurrection and its impact in this world. 

Grace
To see God blessing and using each Christian in the way that He pleases. 

There was still to be trouble:
  • Internally, Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Ghost
  • Externally, Saul of Tarsus would breath out threatening a and persecution

But the grace of God saw the ministry progress for the cause of Christ.  

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