The Promise
1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Psalm 37:7, Hebrews 10:35
'God is asking us to wait', said my pastor at our monthly prayer meeting, ‘but most of us find waiting for the bus difficult, let alone anything else!’. This got me thinking about God’s call to us to wait, especially at this time of Pentecost when we wait for the promise of the Father. Fortunately there is a huge difference between waiting for a bus and waiting for the Holy Spirit!
The huge and important difference is promise. God has promised to send us the Counsellor. We can trust in His unshakeable Word. But we must wait actively, and not put our feet up. The disciples waited expectantly in the upper room and sought the face of God in prayer. It wasn’t long before they had an amazing encounter with the Holy Spirit and were baptised in fire. Let’s wait, and not give up, for God will surely come to those who seek Him with all their hearts.
Comments
Love this post today Pastor Mike, you are an inspiration.
thanks Mike
Godbless
Just caught up with all your posts and have to say Amen as always.
Have been watching Todd in Florida every night and getting to bed so late. I did pray that people will find Jesus and not just the healing. Todd himself is n ow beginning to say that too. My neighbour/friend opposite was part of Todd's team in India last year.
How wonderful it will be if the world catches the fire and passes it on. We need a mighty outpouring of the spirit across the earth.
Waiting - difficult for all of us.
I have a lovely poem about God saying Wait. I will have to post it sometime.
I am encouraged! ~Suz.
We need to receive the Spirit more and more daily since He is given to us without measure....that means more of His anointing, more of His character....Sid