Herald of maranatha:Daily Devotional
Topic: Disregarding the Holy Spirit (Apostolic Revival)
Acts 5:7-11 KJV
[7] And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. [8] And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. [9] Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. [10] Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. [11] And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
There are some important things to notice here in our text.
The woman came into the same meeting, three hours after her husband's death. That means she was very late for that meeting, if she had been there earlier or with her husband she might have escaped the death, just like Aaron escaped God's wrath, when Mariam was judged.
"Numbers 12:11 KJV
And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned."
How often do we also disregard the Holy Spirit by lateness to meetings?
The woman came into the same meeting, three hours after her husband's death. That means she was very late for that meeting, if she had been there earlier or with her husband she might have escaped the death, just like Aaron escaped God's wrath, when Mariam was judged.
"Numbers 12:11 KJV
And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned."
How often do we also disregard the Holy Spirit by lateness to meetings?
Secondly, she was faithful to a wrong cause (lied with her husband) and she disregarded the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit just descended as promised with great signs and wonders, steering up a mighty revival, perfecting holiness in the church by restoring the fear of God.
"2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
Now these people came up with lies before the Holy Spirit.
"Matthew 12:31-32 KJV
Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. [32] And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
Do you still tell lies? Repent now, it's very dangerous for your soul.
A lot of people have taken lies as the least of sins, mind you, if these couple died before God because they lied that means people will also end in hell because of lies.
"Revelation 21:8 KJV
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
The Holy Spirit just descended as promised with great signs and wonders, steering up a mighty revival, perfecting holiness in the church by restoring the fear of God.
"2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
Now these people came up with lies before the Holy Spirit.
"Matthew 12:31-32 KJV
Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. [32] And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
Do you still tell lies? Repent now, it's very dangerous for your soul.
A lot of people have taken lies as the least of sins, mind you, if these couple died before God because they lied that means people will also end in hell because of lies.
"Revelation 21:8 KJV
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
May we not disregard the Holy Ghost in our services in Jesus' name.
Prayers: Oh Lord Jesus, I receive the grace to honour you with my whole heart,
equip and fortify me, for the mighty revival.
equip and fortify me, for the mighty revival.
Remain blessed
"A disregard to the Holy Ghost is the worst form of disregard, you may not live to tell the story" (Omoloye A A)
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