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Responding in Faith to God’s Invitation of Life and Peace by Relating with Him through the Lord’s Feast of PentecostSummary As the disciples were celebrating this feast 50 days after the LORD’s ascension, they were filled with the Holy Spirit. John the Immerser, or Baptist, said that the LORD would baptize “with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Upon receiving the LORD in your heart, you receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Paul admonishes believers to understand what the will of the Lord is and, therefore, “keep on being filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:17 JNT) How is this accomplished? Paul explains in Colossians 3:16-17, it comes as we allow the richness of God’s word to live fully inside, as we teach and counsel each other in His wisdom, and as we sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude to God in our hearts.
It should also open up your heart and mind to God’s continuous enlightenment, a passion for the revelation of His truth, and the manifestation of various gifts of the Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12)
Life Application Questions In what ways do you seek God’s continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit? How has your life been a reflection of this infilling?
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