HOLY SPIRIT - THE POWER OF GOD'S SPIRIT

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The purpose of the Book of Acts. It tells us what the RISEN Lord (Jesus Christ) continues to do and teaches through HOLY SPIRIT. That's key. 
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Through Holy Spirit! 

And not through Christ. And yet, Holy Spirit is either kicked out, ignored (not acknowledged), or not used by many churches, ministries, and church leaders today. 🤔
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Never mind what Jesus himself said at Acts chapter 1, verses 2 and 8. 
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The former account I made… of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen…. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

You see in the book of Acts; the Spirit of the LORD was coming (Acts chapter 2). BUT! TODAY, the Spirit of the LORD – HOLY SPIRIT is here!! Already here.
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Jesus expected big things for his CHURCH. They were assigned to do big things in their ASSIGNED territories. Hence, why he said to his disciples’ days before going to the Cross. 
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What I’m about to tell you is true. ANYONE who has FAITH in me will DO what, I have BEEN doing…. (John 14:12). 

Well, what things have Christ been doing? 

1. Casting out evil spirits
2. Walking on water
3. Healing the sick from demonic oppression – sickness, diseases, illnesses, and crippiness
4. Teaching with much authority, that is God's Word, etc.

​He not only fed the needy. But filled them on the substance of the Word of God. Jesus was not doing that FAKE STUFF that we see today. He was and is the real deal. And he expects no less from his church today. Hence, he continues to say in that same verse of John 14:12.

​“IN FACT, he (meaning us – God’s people; God’s Church) will do even GREATER THINGS.”

The Webster Merriam defines the phrase “in fact” this way.

• Something that has actual existence
• An actual occurrence
• … Having objective reality
• A thing done
• In truth

God wasn’t playing with this thing. He expected much from His church, His body. The Church of God is supposed to be a living organism and not the dead present of God’s glory as we know it to be today. Yes, from God’s perspective – His church, His leaders are dead and not alive.

So, let me get back to my point. I get so easily sidetracked when speaking of God, especially His glorious glory - His Spirit.
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So, let us read that latter part of John 14:12 again. 

“IN FACT, he (meaning us – God’s people; God’s Church) will do even GREATER THINGS.”
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It is to your advantage

​He explains it very elaborately and clearly to his disciples at John chapter 16, verse 7. 
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Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
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There you have it. Jesus made it clear to his disciples here on the earth. They (us – God’s people, God’s church) were to work along and with the Spirit of the LORD – Holy Spirit. Jesus had to leave this earthy realm and return to his Father. And in his replacement, he was sending back the best substitute – the Spirit of the LORD – Holy Spirit.
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And this is what the book of Acts is about – outlined in great detail for us. The book of Acts shows us (Jesus’ disciples) how to live under the power of Holy Spirit. (Compare to Acts 2:42; Acts 4:32-35).
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lacking the presence of holy spirit in your place of worship
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If your church or ministry is not about ushing in the Spirit of the LORD – God’s Spirit – Holy Spirit. THEN YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHURCH OR A MINISTRY. What you have is a gathering hall. A place of followers for socializing. A party. I'M JUST SAYING.

I look forward to exploring the book of Acts these next few weeks to see what all God has to share, show, and teach me about Holy Spirit – how to govern myself and my ministry by His Spirit; that is Holy Spirit.