Acts 10:45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
Do not quench Holy Spirit in your life He is your lifeline in this world. Jesus said that it was expedient that He die and rise again so that Holy Spirit could enter into the lives of those who trust in Him for salvation. Listen to that still, small voice that will guide you and change you into the character of His Son. Carla
Acts 2:17:18
‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.
18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
And they shall prophesy.
The last days is a phrase that evokes Old Testament language associated with the final time before God’s purposes of making all things right on earth are fulfilled—which includes the Messiah’s victory and impending ultimate judgment of all, demanding that everyone repent (Numbers 24:14–17; Deuteronomy 4:30; Joel 2:28–29; Daniel 7). It marks the time when God will establish His kingdom over the earth and end oppression (Isaiah 2:2; Joel 2:28–29; Daniel 2:28).
The events of Pentecost demonstrate to the Jewish audience that the promises made to them are fulfilled in Jesus, who is the true Messiah, and that the time of the last days has begun. In Joel, God’s full and final restoration of His people involves inner transformation by His Spirit (Joel 2:28–29). The Spirit’s ministry and the gifts He bestows are not restricted by social position or status (1 Corinthians 3:16–23; 12:1–26). Faithlife Study Bible
Peter began his sermon by quoting Joel 2:28–32 from the Greek translation of the Old Testament. In that passage, God had promised that there would be a time when all those who followed Him would receive His Spirit, and not just prophets, kings, and priests. Peter pointed out that that time had come to pass. God would speak to and through all those who would come to Him, whether in visions, dreams, or prophecy. This was the beginning of the last days. God’s final act of salvation began with the pouring out of His Spirit. This final act of deliverance will continue to the end of this age. The NKJV Study Bible
Acts 21:9 Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.
Joel 2:28–32 “
And it shall come to pass afterward
That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your old men shall dream dreams,
Your young men shall see visions.
And also on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days…
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty,
And floods on the dry ground;
I will pour My Spirit on your descendants,
And My blessing on your offspring;
John 7:37–39 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”…
This week, in remembering the graciousness at the heart of creation, we’ve talked about embracing the child within. And embracing what makes us come alive. And today, embracing what allows us to pause and be at home in our own skin. Sabbath Moments
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