Renew The Mind; Transform Your Life

I thought we'd try an experiment.  The purpose of this podcast is to share 'raw' Word - and for you to be led to a personal understanding by The Holy Spirit.  However, in this chapter, it is clear how helpful it was for Philip to share understanding with the Ethiopian Treasurer for Candace, Queen of the Ethiopians.

Verses 30-31
Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?”

He said, “How can I, unless someone explains it to me?” 

I have deliberately labelled this bonus recording as a 'chat'.  It's not a sermon, as such, more a gentle sharing of thoughts, but it may be of assistance to you in noticing more in this passage.

Let me know if it's a blessing.
And may God bless you as you listen to this and the chapter it supports.
Neil

Are you frustrated by unanswered prayer?
It may be that you are praying in the wrong direction!
There are many occasions when we must pray towards God:

• intercession
• gratitude
• praise and worship and thanksgiving

However, the Biblical pattern where the Kingdom of God - the rule of God's government - is to be manifest, is to speak into the situation as God's mouthpiece.

Jesus spoke to the storm
Jesus rebuked fevers
Jesus cursed the fig tree

Have a listen to this word and check out if you've been praying when you should have been saying!

Let the Lame Leap for Joy!
"In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"

Not by our own power or godliness - so say Peter and John.
What they had, they gave to the man, lame from birth.
The result?
He went walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Wonder and amazement was the experience of those who were witnesses to this transformation.
And then Peter preaches...

We don't seek a fresh outpouring of the Spirit for entertainment.
No, we seek it as a witness to the truth of the resurrection of Christ Jesus.
Father wants to send times of refreshing.
I'm thirsty, are you?





Bearing More Fruit
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Thank You!

The Day of Pentecost
Any Christian with a Charismatic or Pentecostal heritage is going to LOVE Acts Chapter 2.  This is the day when 'The Promise of My Father' arrives with dramatic power and impact.

It is my belief that the key to bearing much fruit is to be filled (continuously) with The Holy Spirit.  As Jesus bore fruit by knowing what His Father was doing, and by having the Spirit without measure, how much more so we need the help of The Helper, The Counsellor, The Comforter, The Guide.  Now, is the time of The Holy Spirit.

The need for wonders and signs, for signs and wonders has not passed.  The Day of the Lord has not yet come, and so The Spirit is still being poured forth as a witness to our Father in Heaven.

I am surprised that more people are not turning towards God at this time, but perhaps this is because we are not manifesting the signs and wonders so prevalent in the Book of Acts.  Those chosen ripe for harvest must see and hear what God is pouring out in these Latter Days.

“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”  vv38-39 is still valid!



Bearing More Fruit
Together, we can multiply the resources and the reach of this Podcast.
If you'd like to invest as a partner with me in this rewarding work, you can use Ko-Fi to fund our passion for sharing the Word.  I felt led, many years ago, to become like the loyal steward in this verse: "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?" [Luke 12:42]  If you share my belief that fresh, 'Daily Bread' is essential for growth and health, then feel free to join me in this delightful task.

https://ko-fi.com/magnanimous

Thank You!

Wow!  Today, we begin together, The Book of Acts!

We will learn how the First Church, the Early Church, found its feet, and hear from Jesus' own mouth one of the most important instructions we ever need to hear in our walk with Him:

“Don’t depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me. For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

This weaves together so beautifully the first book of Luke, his Gospel, that concludes with these words in the final chapter:

"Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”

If you are at all like me, you will have, for the very best of intentions, sought to do good in His Name.  When this effort is not 'clothed with power from on high' it can end up with disappointing results.  How much better to wait upon the Lord until He renews our strength and gives us direction.  However, this is not an excuse to shrink back from doing good when it is in our hand to do it.  Christians can be proactive in 'loving their neighbour' whenever need presents itself.  I'm merely suggesting that much fruit comes from doing what the Lord says when we clearly discern His will, and when He equips us with power from on High.

Bearing More Fruit
Together, we can multiply the resources and the reach of this Podcast.
If you'd like to invest as a partner with me in this rewarding work, you can use Ko-Fi to fund our passion for sharing the Word.  I felt led, many years ago, to become like the loyal steward in this verse: "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?" [Luke 12:42]  If you share my belief that fresh, 'Daily Bread' is essential for growth and health, then feel free to join me in this delightful task.

https://ko-fi.com/magnanimous

Thank You!