DCLM Sincere Milk 27 June 2023 — Power From On High
DCLM Sincere Milk 27 June 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Power From On High
Topic: Power From On High
Text: Acts 2:1-4
1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Key Verse: “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” Acts 2:3
Message
Before going back to heaven, Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for a very special gift – the Holy Ghost power. The Holy Spirit would help the disciples reach out and tell the world about Jesus. The Holy Spirit will also give them power, wisdom and courage to successfully carry out the Great Commission.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 26 May 2023 — “I Am He”
The disciples gathered in a house waiting for something to happen. Suddenly, the sound of a mighty wind filled the house with a roar. Flames of fire appeared all around. Then, everyone present began to speak in different languages that nobody had ever learnt. Neighbours rushed over to see what was happening. Visitors were amazed to hear these simple fellows speaking so many different languages. These were mostly uneducated fishermen, yet they preached powerfully to each visitor in their native tongue.
Do you know the Holy Spirit is still very much in operation in the church today? He wants to help and empower all friends of Jesus. All you need do is to surrender your life to Jesus and become His friend. Secondly, develop the desire and also pray to be sanctified. This experience will make your heart holy and prepared to receive the power from on high, then sincerely pray in faith for God to baptize you. God has given you the Holy Spirit to be your special coach and helper.
Further Reading: Acts 19:1-7
Prayer for today: Thank you Lord for making yourself real to me through the power of the Holy Ghost.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
