IN HIS PRESENCE
Through Peter and John, this man who was crippled from birth was healed! To the crowd who had gathered and witnessed the miracle, Peter and John were declaring the resurrection of the dead through the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. (Acts 4:1-2) Look at Peters response.
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. (Acts 4:8-10 NIV)
The key to this extraordinary display of God on earth can be seen in the words, "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit." The secret to wonderful and powerful things God wants to do through your life are also those simple words! Being filled with the Holy Spirit comes from spending time in God's presence! Look at this scripture…
Ephesians 5:18-19 " Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,"
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus should be every day because God wants his resurrection power to flow through your life! Are you ready for more? More of that power is available for you! The place where you will find it is…