Don't Try This On Your Own
Acts 1:4-5 (NLT)
"Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptised with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
Pastor's Blog
Are you able to say these words. . . . ."I need help". . . .?
In one of Jesus' last teachings to his disciples as recorded in the first of Luke's two part volume, Luke - Acts, Jesus told them,
"I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven."
Luke 24:49 (NLT)
Another of the basic teachings of Christianity is that it is impossible to live the Christian life by your own efforts. Impossible. To repeat, it is impossible.
God knows this, of course, and that's why He sent help. That help is available in the person of the Holy Spirit.
So, how do I get this help? Here are some tips:
- Ask God for the Holy Spirit's help.
- Ask yourself if you are submitted enough to let Him help you or direct you where you might not want to go.
- Read all about the Holy Spirit in John chapters 14, 15 and 16.
- I also like Romans 8:15-17 a whole, whole lot!
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