Encouragement

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RADICAL RECEIVER (Acts 2:1-4)

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

The power of the Holy Spirit fell that Pentecost day in the upper room with tongues of fire and the sound of a rushing mighty wind. The house was filled with the huge sound from heaven while the people were all filled with the Holy Spirit. That unforgettable day, we were all given the ability to receive and keep on receiving. Wherever you are in your walk with God, you can always have more because it is the Father’s heart that we grow in the fullness of the Holy Spirit and have ever more of His powerful presence. If you desire more of the Holy Spirit, this message contains vital keys for you so read on!

POSITION YOURSELF. Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He spoke to His disciples and promised that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them (Acts 1:8). From that time onwards, the disciples expected something special to happen, and they prayed and worshiped continuously (Acts 1:14) in the upper room. These first few verses of Acts 2 tell us that they were sitting in the house. They could have continued with their daily duties of the ministry and rushed around winning souls and ministering to the sick, but they purposed to be still and to radically receive. God hears every prayer we pray and He can fill any one at any time, but I am sure that those vessels that are open and ready to be filled get filled up first! While it is possible for the Holy Spirit to move sovereignly on any person, we usually experience more of Him when we seek God and surrender to His hand upon us. There are many precious people who are asking for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, for the Gifts of the Spirit or to be able to use their spiritual senses but they invest little time into their walk with God. As the disciples spent time hungrily worshiping and praying, and seeking the face of the Lord, He poured out His glory on them and they stepped into a new and radical level of fire and power. It is when we spend time with our friends that we learn their language and start to see life the way they do; it is the same with the Holy Spirit. Get hungry for more of heaven. Take some time out and position yourself to receive. You will!

ONE ACCORD. There is power in agreement. We know that heaven backs agreement because Matthew 18:19 says: "Truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” We also know from Psalm 133 that there is a special anointing which flows upon the group when people are in unity. Jesus said that a house divided cannot stand. (Matthew 12:25 & Mark 3:25). The disciples were in perfect unity as they sought more of the Lord, and they received a baptism of fire! Get together with some Jesus loving friends and pray together – you will be amazed at what can happen! Offences can be a big hindrance as we lift up our hands to Jesus and say “more Lord”. In this end time hour, it is time to put aside our differences and to come together in one heart and mind, to receive the outpouring which God wants to release to His people everywhere. Unity is power and love overcomes everything!

Dear friend, the Holy Spirit says to you today “you have tasted and seen that I am good. Now draw nearer still and release yourself to Me as I draw close and release Myself to you. There is so much more I have in store and the more you seek the more you will know. Get ready for the new thing I want to do in and through you.”

Be a radical receiver and position yourself to have everything the Father has decreed for you. There is a mighty rushing wind beginning to blow into your house and every part will be filled with fire, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

Minoli Haththotuwa, 23 June 2014
www.risingonwings.org

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