March 20, 2023
Daily Devotion:
"The Spirit is God Himself"
Acts 11:12, 15 (NLT)
‘The Holy Spirit told me to go with
them and not to worry that they were Gentiles. […] As I began to speak,’ Peter
continued, ‘the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the
beginning.”
When God poured out the Holy Spirit, He
changed the nature of His relationship with His people. The Spirit was God
Himself. He was available not just to a few prophets but to everyone, including
Gentiles. When they heard that the Gentiles had received the Gospel, some were
concerned. Many criticized Peter for his actions. But he could only report what
the Holy Spirit had said and done.
These disciples began to understand
what Jesus had taught about the Spirit. He was like the wind, blowing wherever
He pleased. “You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from and
where it goes” (John 3:8 NKJV). They realized that they could not control or
limit the Spirit or anticipate what He would do. He was Sovereign God. That
same Holy Spirit is available to you right now. You cannot anticipate His work
in your life, but He is with you and wants to guide you. You need to be
sensitive to His leading and aware of how He guides you day by day. Seek to be
sensitive to God’s Spirit. Surrender your life to Him. He can fill you with His
fruit. He can give you power. He can protect and guide you and give you His
wisdom.
