July 10 Wed.

What Is the Filling of the Holy Spirit?

Acts 1:4~8 / "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (8)

Hymn #197 God Whose Grace Overflows (Unified Hymn 178)

[Message Video]
https://youtu.be/RimLVq-S24g?si=mu0jFERt9Arpcs9L

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the power of God coming upon you and your life. However, there are some aspects that you need to see in order to enjoy the filling of the Holy Spirit. First, it's the power of "only." That's why you need to give worship for "limited concentration" that seeks "only," "selected concentration" that sees "uniqueness," and "Oneness concentration" which is the blessing of "re-creation." Second, it's "The Throne's Power." This is the power to receive "The 9 Blessings of the Throne" and become a witness of "The 3 Ages.” Third, it's the power of global change. This is the power of the Holy Spirit who came on the day of Pentecost, (Acts 2:1-47) You must say important prayers during worship and grab hold of a clear answer afterward. If this continues, the power to change the world will emerge. The works of the Holy Spirit that happened to the people of the Early Church occurred to Paul, (Acts 13:1-4, 16:6~10, & 19:1-7) After that, God gave what had been hidden for long ages past, (Romans 16:25-27) When you enjoy the filling of the Holy Spirit, there are three points that you must see.

1. The Filling of the Holy Spirit and the Word
Jesus said that He would send the Holy Spirit, the Counselor, to be with you forever. (John 14:16-17) The law of the Spirit of life has set you free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2) Jesus said that He would always be with you through the Holy Spirit. That's why the full power of the Holy Spirit must continue upon you through the Word.

2. The Filling of the Holy Spirit and Prayer
When the power of the filling of the Holy Spirit is established, your thoughts; feelings; plans; stubbornness; and ideas don't matter. The evangelist Paul confessed that he was thankful to God for giving Christ to him who continued to do evil. (Romans 7:24-25) Prayer is what helps you realize this. By really praying, big problems will become great answers.

3. The Filling of the Holy Spirit and the World
You shouldn't be afraid of the world. The Lord's Word is a lamp to your feet and a light for your path, (Psalm 119:105) Without being deceived, in order to give worship that God will accept, you must first reconcile with those around you. (Matthew 5:23-24) You must believe that no power can separate you from the hand of Christ. That's none other than the filling of the Holy Spirit, (Romans 8:31~39)

You mustn't "put out the Spirit's fire" (1 Thessalonians 5:19) or "grieve the Holy Spirit of God." (Ephesians 4:30) In addition, you must eliminate what's yours; change your thoughts; seek the things of God; and enjoy the name (Philippians 3:8~21) that "brings everything under His control." (Galatians 2:20)

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for giving me the name that "brings everything under His control." Without being deceived by the world, please help me enjoy the filling of the Holy Spirit and the mystery of prayer so that I can save myself, my church, and my field. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.