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Are You Filled with the Holy Spirit?
“The promise of the Father” is to baptize each of His willing children with His Holy Spirit.
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” Matthew 3:11
The Christian without the power, the baptismal measure of the Holy Ghost, is grossly limited.
“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued (clothed upon) with power from on high.” Luke 24:49
“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. … But ye shall receive power, AFTER that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:4, 8
Of the baptism (immersion, filling, enduement) with the Holy Ghost, one writer summates the benefits as given in Scripture:
“Three things happen to the person who receives the baptism with the Holy Spirit. They receive boldness to witness, an increase in understanding of the Word of God, and they receive a new way to pray!”
- “boldness to witness,
- an increase in understanding of the Word of God, and
- they receive a new way to pray!”
Sister Karen Cochran testifies
“Good morning!
My prayer for awhile now has been Dear LORD, All I want is more of Jesus!!! I never want to hear depart from me I never knew you! If we don’t love Him with all we have we will hear those words! I want all He has to give me!! All!!
This morning I read through the Holy Spirit Baptism study guide and answered the questions.
Many years ago a Lady prayed with me to receive the gift of tongues. I don’t remember much about it except I did pray in tongues after that. But I lived so much in the flesh that I stopped using it.
The last few days the Lord has been speaking to me about boldness in the Spirit. I started to pray (Acts 4:29).
Then He led me to 2 Kings 2: 9-10. Which speaks of a double portion. I began to ask God to please give me a double portion of His spirit. Not even knowing I was really praying to be baptized in His spirit.
Then last night you sent me to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit podcasts. So this morning as I went through the study guide I knew that is exactly what I have been seeking. A full measure of His Spirit!!
I prayed to Jesus to receive all of His spirit. The full measure. Luke 11:13 says Jesus wants to give us more. All we have to do is ask! So that is exactly what I did. Shortly after I began to speak in tongues and it just flowed. Hallelujah!! What perfect timing for you to send me that study guide! Thank you for listening to the Lord. Thank you for sending that Holy Spirit Baptism study guide to me last night! God’s perfect timing! “
Personally, I echo what our sister Karen shares here with us. I had been saved for about 9 months when I prayed to the LORD to help me be fully consistent in my walk with Him. Days later the LORD connected me with a dear pastor who showed me the Bible verses covered in the resources below. Jesus is KING.
Might you be being prompted to ask our LORD to fill to overflowing, to baptize you with His Holy Spirit (the full measure)? The resources below are for you.
Holy Ghost Baptism Study Guide (highly recommended) | Beware of the Gift Thieves | No Pentecost, No Power! | Power to Fulfill (audio) | Holy Ghost Baptism (audio) |
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