Topic: Evidence Of A Divine Encounter
Daily Personal Confession:
The Lord has instilled in me grace to make great exploit in life. I will never be weary or tired of His wonder working power. I will never be left in disarray because God is in charge of my life. My trust is solely in the King of kings therefore I can never be put to shame. No oppressing force or power can have dominion over me because Jehovah is working for me and working in me. His truth is the manual of my life and I will never be disadvantaged in Jesus mighty name. Amen!
Memorize: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Read: Acts 4:8-14 (KJV)
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Message:
God created every human being with the potential and abilities to fulfil divine purpose.
According to John 1:12, a very important part of God’s plan for every human being is to attain full sonship. Now, sonship starts from being born again then growing in the Spirit. This is where being with Jesus comes in. It is absolutely impossible for anyone to take this journey and exhibit Christ-like behaviour unless the person has been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 says:
“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”
Knowing that Peter and John were ordinary fishermen, the people marveled at their confidence, boldness and wisdom, realizing it could only be the result of a divine encounter.
A divine encounter is the special visitation of the Holy Spirit. Without an encounter with the power of the Spirit, you would live far below your potential.
To fulfil your destiny, you must partner with the Holy Spirit by seeking a divine encounter with Him.
Peter realized his potential. Although initially full of fear, after Pentecost, he became so bold that even the council’s threats could not stop him.
He had ordinarily lacked the fire, zeal, and direction because after Christ’s death, he stopped fishing for souls and returned to being an ordinary fisherman (John 21:1-3).
However, after Pentecost, he was able to perform according to Heaven’s expectations. Like Peter, you need to encounter Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, and everything you require to fulfill destiny will be provided in the mighty name of Jesus.
Make a habit of spending time with Jesus daily, it will determine how far you will go.
Prayer Point:
ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, You never change. I magnify Your Holy name and exalt Your majesty. Thank You for this awesome day and privilege to be among the living
Father, as I commit to spending more time with You, let Your presence be evidence in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.
HOLY SPIRIT, You are the greatest teacher, teach me in every way and never let me be nonchalant to Your will or ways, in the mighty name of Jesus.
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