The ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven, the dwelling place of the Father, brings the hope of redemption from the world, to every captive of sin willing to repent, who confesses and receives Him as the only Begotten Son of God and Redeemer of their souls, making their hearts free from guilt and stains by faith, to accommodate the Holy Spirit who keeps a man purified and guided from the influence of sin as a loving, Born-Again Child of God, deserving of the Kingdom (Eph. 4:8, 1 John 3:2-3). Christ fulfilled the Father's promise of the Holy Spirit upon all who faithfully remain in Him and obey His words to help in teaching them, "and bringing to remembrance all things," needed for our spiritual growth and communion with the LORD (Luke 24:49, John 14:26).
One may have been baptized with water as a repentant soul, yet to stay intimately in God's presence requires the additionally baptism of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus Christ gives to all, "who hunger and thirst for righteousness," so we may glorify the LORD as Sons and Daughters of God on Earth (Matt. 3:11 & 5:6, John 14:16).
PRAYER: Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which fills and keeps me anointed for the manifestation of Your glorious works on Earth. Please keep me empowered as a channel of Your Word ministering in the Spirit so that many may be reborn in the Spirit as they receive the Bread of Life for the restoration of their souls in Jesus' Name,
Amen.
From Acts 2:33
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