"Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvelously; for I will work a work in your days which you will not believe, though it be told you ..." (Habbakuk 1:5)
"Though it tarry, wait for it ... for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea," (Habbakuk 2:3, 14)
"And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the Word of God with boldness. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet." (Acts 4:31-37)
The same outcome was evident on the day of Pentecost. Those that repented and were water baptized in the precious holy Name of the Lord Jesus received the gift of the Holy Ghost. And as we also know from the Acts 2 account, not one person was without.
"Then they that gladly received His Word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles." (Acts 2:36-43)
"Though it tarry, wait for it ... for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea," (Habbakuk 2:3, 14)
"And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the Word of God with boldness. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet." (Acts 4:31-37)
The same outcome was evident on the day of Pentecost. Those that repented and were water baptized in the precious holy Name of the Lord Jesus received the gift of the Holy Ghost. And as we also know from the Acts 2 account, not one person was without.
"Then they that gladly received His Word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles." (Acts 2:36-43)
This is the joyous consequence of salvation -- the "what happens" -- when you are filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking the Word of God with boldness. The response that happens when believers pray in one accord -- the place filled with the Holy Ghost. We begin to understand that the things we possess are no longer our own. The world holds no value. Or, as apostle Paul shares, "Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ," (Philippians 3:8)
Jesus primes us for this moment when He said, "Except a man forsake all that he hath ..." In another place, "Except a man deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me, he cannot be My disciple ..."
Why? Because there is no greater treasure than the risen Jesus. The first man Adam earthly, but the second the Lord from heaven. The Great I AM. The King of kings and Lord of lords -- to Him all the honour and glory and praise -- for He alone is worthy!
And He -- the resurrected Jesus -- who is both Lord and Christ -- is about to perform a work wherein the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord! And in this time, the gates of hell SHALL NOT prevail against His Church. Because the Lord is going to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh who believe in the Great Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.
Are you ready? Are you prepared?
For the moment in time when those who said they were Jews and were not ... come to worship at your feet because you kept His Word, and never denied His precious holy Name. (Revelation 3:8-9)
The numerous times you didn't back down when the churches and synagogues kicked you out because these didn't want to hear the Name of the Lord Jesus. Throughout, you didn't' settle for the heretic teachings and the religious traditions of men. Instead, you stood up for the things that are right and just and true; against the spiritual wickedness in high places.
Yes, the time is coming when the self-declared church leaders will be on THE OUTSIDE peering in, finally recognizing how very much the Lord Jesus loved His beloved people who did not forsake His Name or His Word -- even in times of tribulation.
While Daniel said the time would come when we would be weary, we shouldn't be for the Lord hath said, "Look up for your salvation draws nigh." This is why (like the Israelites) we follow the Rock which is Christ. (I Corinthians 1:1-4) Because He will never leave us nor forsake us. Likewise, Jesus is the treasure in which nothing else compares.
Behold, the Lamb of God! Stand in the offering plate.
Jesus primes us for this moment when He said, "Except a man forsake all that he hath ..." In another place, "Except a man deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me, he cannot be My disciple ..."
Why? Because there is no greater treasure than the risen Jesus. The first man Adam earthly, but the second the Lord from heaven. The Great I AM. The King of kings and Lord of lords -- to Him all the honour and glory and praise -- for He alone is worthy!
And He -- the resurrected Jesus -- who is both Lord and Christ -- is about to perform a work wherein the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord! And in this time, the gates of hell SHALL NOT prevail against His Church. Because the Lord is going to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh who believe in the Great Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.
Are you ready? Are you prepared?
For the moment in time when those who said they were Jews and were not ... come to worship at your feet because you kept His Word, and never denied His precious holy Name. (Revelation 3:8-9)
The numerous times you didn't back down when the churches and synagogues kicked you out because these didn't want to hear the Name of the Lord Jesus. Throughout, you didn't' settle for the heretic teachings and the religious traditions of men. Instead, you stood up for the things that are right and just and true; against the spiritual wickedness in high places.
Yes, the time is coming when the self-declared church leaders will be on THE OUTSIDE peering in, finally recognizing how very much the Lord Jesus loved His beloved people who did not forsake His Name or His Word -- even in times of tribulation.
While Daniel said the time would come when we would be weary, we shouldn't be for the Lord hath said, "Look up for your salvation draws nigh." This is why (like the Israelites) we follow the Rock which is Christ. (I Corinthians 1:1-4) Because He will never leave us nor forsake us. Likewise, Jesus is the treasure in which nothing else compares.
Behold, the Lamb of God! Stand in the offering plate.
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