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All through history, there have been many times of spiritual renewal and reformation which have started with a move of the Holy Spirit. Today, many of the world's mega-churches and biggest ministries are centred on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1:8 Jesus promised His disciples "But 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."
As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, you can personally experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in your life. When the Holy Spirit fell upon the 120 disciples who were gathered in the upper room their lives completely changed. They were transformed into bold evangelists and apostles and they couldn't help but share the good news of what they had personally experienced. On that very day 3000 people were added to the church. In that moment, a world-changing movement began. Today, you can experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in your life.
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Has your life been transformed through an encounter with the Holy Spirit? Do you recognise your need of the Holy Spirit every day and in every area of life? Everything in your life can change when you encounter the Holy Spirit. Just as the Holy Spirit fell on the 120 disciples in the upper room, so the power of the Holy Spirit can come upon you. The Holy Spirit is the One who makes Jesus real to us, and a relationship with Jesus enables us to know God as our loving Father. Once the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, they couldn't help but tell others about Jesus - and 3000 were added to the church that very day! The disciples received new boldness from the Holy Spirit which transformed them Into bold evangelists and apostles and they couldn't keep the good news of Jesus to themselves. When you experience the Holy Spirit's presence and power, and when you choose to spend time with Him every day, you will not be able to keep it to yourself! Take time to pray that the Holy Spirit will fill you with His presence today. Ask for His transforming power to come in your life. Ask Him to help you know the power of His love to comfort you and heal your heart. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give you new boldness and enable you to share the good news of Jesus with all those you meet so they too can experience the presence, power and love of God.
Do you compartmentalise your life so that your faith in God and the other areas of your life are kept separate? Do you rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance in all things? If you are not yet married, are you relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you in all decisions in this area? The Holy Spirit can empower you in every area of life. He wants to guide you into making correct decisions and keep you from harm. After deciding to allow Jesus into your life, the second biggest decision you will make is who to marry. Choosing the right marriage partner that God has for you will help you in every way. If you let Him, the Holy Spirit will guide you into all the blessing God has for you. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill every area of your life and to help you not compartmentalise your relationship with God separately from the other areas of your life (work, relationships, finances etc.). You can ask the Holy Spirit to give you new strength, new joy and to help you to live in the fullness of God's blessing every day. Whether you have known the Holy Spirit for many years or it's your first time meeting Him, invite Him to work in all areas of your life today.
