Be Radically Transformed By The Holy Spirit

Jesus was crucified, died and walked the earth appearing to the apostles many times. In Acts 1:4, Jesus told his disciplines to not to leave Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them in fulfillment of the Father's promise. Jesus was giving them a holy directive from His Father and together they were looking for obedience. These men had been radically changed being around Jesus and had seen miracles, signs and wonders but do you wonder if they thought they did not need to wait? Perhaps a couple of them thought they already had what they needed to preach the Gospel and heal the sick.

"John baptized you with water," he reminded them, "but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit in just a few days." Acts 1:5

And now He sits on the throne of highest honor in heaven, next to God. And just as promised, the Father gave Him the authority to send the Holy Spirit-with the results you are seeing and hearing today. Acts 2:33

On the day of Pentecost, the group of believers met together in one room, in one accord, waiting and expecting for the promise from Jesus. The Holy Spirit came upon the house where they were meeting and everyone present was filled. The Holy Spirit came with power, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead came upon each person. Now the promise had been fulfilled. Now the believers could walk in power and experience signs and wonders just as they saw Jesus do.

If you are a believer and a follower of Christ and have been baptized in the Holy Spirit you have that same dunamis power. Remember that the power of the Holy Spirit can diminish if you are not praying, seeking God and continuing to walk in righteousness. The enemy of God wants to create circumstances in your life to keep you in doubt or worrying about whether your prayers will be answered. He is hoping that you will indeed tire of waiting and choose to create your own answers instead of waiting in anticipation.

Daily habitation in your holy sanctuary (upper room or prayer closet) will give you courage and patience. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you and give you a Jesus encounter that will strengthen you to stay in holy anticipation as the believers did on the day of Pentecost.

It requires faith to stand firm and anticipate a promise from God. Faith takes courage and holy strength. God does not lie nor does His word return void. Stand in faith, speak His promises and walk in expectation. See the Holy Spirit power prepare signs, miracles and wonders in your life.