Filled to Overflowing

“...being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, ‘which,’  He said, ‘you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’” Acts 1:4-5

“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.” Acts 1:8

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling We are experiencing more of God’s love

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling We are experiencing more of God’s love “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling We are experiencing more of God’s love whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.’” Acts 4:8-10

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling We are experiencing more of God’s love “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” Acts 4:29-30

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling We are experiencing more of God’s love “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increase in the presence and power of God in our lives

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increase in the presence and power of God in our lives “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increase in the presence and power of God in our lives “And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:33 

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increased sensitivity to God’s voice and activity

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increased sensitivity to God’s voice and activity “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants

The Reality of the Spirit’s Filling There is an increased sensitivity to God’s voice and activity and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.” Acts 2:17-18

The Requirements of Pursuing the Spirit’s Filling

The Requirements of Pursuing the Spirit’s Filling We must wait on God in prayer

The Requirements of Pursuing the Spirit’s Filling We must wait on God in prayer “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

The Requirements of Pursuing the Spirit’s Filling We must wait in faith

The Requirements of Pursuing the Spirit’s Filling We must wait in faith “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” Acts 1:14

The Results of Waiting for the Spirit’s Filling

The Results of Waiting for the Spirit’s Filling There is a purging that occurs

The Results of Waiting for the Spirit’s Filling Our souls grow stronger... and it increases our capacity for more of God’s presence!

The Results of Waiting for the Spirit’s Filling Our souls grow stronger... and it increases our capacity for more of God’s presence!   “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13