Today we will learn that the filling of the Holy Spirit will bring the power of GOD in our life.
1. Being filled with the Holy Spirit happens in strange ways
• Acts 2:2-4 . 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tonguesA as the Spirit enabled them. • In the 10-day Crusade of the Pouring out of the Holy Spirit, strange manifestations happened, such as
- some cried,
- some laughed,
- some fell down,
- some jumped,
- some trembled,
- some danced,
- some shouted,
- others spoke in tongue.
• Actually GOD has plan for each of the happenings (Acts 2:5-11) Testimony
2. Being filled with the Holy Spirit brings the Power of GOD
- Peter healed the lame (Acts 3:1-7-31One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. )
- Peter’s shadow could heal (Acts 5:12-16- 12The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. 13No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. 15As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by)
- Paul’s handkerchief could heal sick people, (Acts 19: 11-12 11God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them
| • | Jesus said in Acts 1: 8 , . 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." |
| • | The Power to experience the change in life ( Acts 2:12-14 - 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" 13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.B" 14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. ) |
| • | The Power in ministry The apostles performed many miracles |
3. This Power and Miracle, has been given and it is for whoever believes.
- Stephen who were not one of the apostles, also performed signs and wonders (Acts 6:815In 8Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people)
- Philip who was also not one of the apostles, also performed many signs and wonders, Acts 8:6-7 6When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7With shrieks, evilB spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples were healed. 8)
| • | The Filling out of the Holy Spirit was given in Acts 2. |
| • | They were 120 people, being filled with the Holy Spirit and they received the power of GOD (Acts 1:15- those days Peter stood up among the believersC (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) |
| • | Signs and wonders/ miracles are given to every one who believes in GOD ( Mark 16:17-18 - 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." ) |
4. We have to dare to believe and do it
| • | The Word of GOD is certain in its truth and will surely be fulfilled |
| • | We have to dare to believe and to act so we can walk in the power and miracle of GOD |
Let’s truly dare to believe and do it so we will truly walk in the power and miracle of GOD
