Exhibition of Evidence

~~~ Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8 ~~~ Psalm 68 ~~~ John 16:29-33 ~~~

Jesus says...

 I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.

In the world you will have trouble,

but take courage, I have conquered the world.” 

We tend to overlook the truth that Jesus himself 

drew strength from the Father.

As a human, there were certainly times 

when Jesus found it comforting

or necessary to tap into the strength of the Father.

He wants us to know that we are never alone

 just as he was never alone.

The Father is never far away from our side.

This should bring us peace, 

but somehow we can get overwhelmed with life and forget.

We need this reassurance particularly when life

 feels like it is crashing in around us...

when we feel as if we are being sucked into the abyss of the world. 

Paul came with the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit sweeps into their lives with a new energy.

...when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them...

Our Baptism with water is vital for our soul;

the baptism of the Holy Spirit 

may exhibit outward signs.

One is not more important than the other,

they are just different.

In a few days we will celebrate the exhibition of the Holy Spirit...

in the upper room the Spirit will come with

power and might.

People will be changed; it will be akin to a rebirth.

We have a choice either to receive and respond to the

blessings of the Holy Spirit or

we can dismiss them...turn and walk away.

What will you choose?

Allowing the Holy Spirit to take over your life 

can be a scary proposition.

Jesus says...

take courage, I have conquered the world.

Being led and fed by the Spirit can be an amazing experience.

Give it a try...

You have the rest of the week to prepare your heart to be open.

Do not be one who lets the Holy Spirit

 rush by you unnoticed.

~~~Peace~~~