Your most intimate secret s is fully visible to the Holy Spirit at all times.
In Him all things consist
Colossians 1:17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
The Holy Spirit knows all things by His very nature as the third member of the God Head. He is Omnipotent, All Powerful, Creator of all things both seen and unseen.
Colossians 1:16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Those following Jesus sold all and contributed all to the common good of the group. They held nothing back knowing all their needs would be met in Jesus.
Now with the Holy Spirit knowing all things He advises those He empowers with critical information needed to fulfill His will in any and all circumstances. We have the following example in Acts chapter 5.
Lying to the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.
7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”
She said, “Yes, for so much.”
9 Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.
Following this the apostles continued ministering to the people and great signs and wonders followed them.
Imagine walking down a street lined with sick and tormented people of all ages lining the curb in the hope of being healed and set free from their tormentors. If you have a good imagination you could almost hear the screams of demons leaving those they possessed or oppressed among shouts of praise and joy at being able to walk when you had arrived bed ridden. Folks this is the way church should be and is the way God intended it to be.
Continuing Power in the Church
Acts 5:12 And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. 16 Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
Have you been to a church service like the street scene above? Its coming folks to place near you. As the days grow darker the true light will shine brighter!
John 14:12 [ The Answered Prayer ] “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
Those who attend The Days of Awe Conference – A Solemn Assembly in Sandpoint, Idaho – September 18th to 20th are likely to see church the way God intended for it to be. Come join us!
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