Excerpt from Rhema for Living Devotional by Ken Macaulay.

Monday, February 6th.

How to Receive The Baptism With the Holy Spirit and Activate His Power - 1.

"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; THAT WE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH FAITH. "(Galatians 3:13-14).

Yesterday, we stressed on the importance of the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God's most precious gift to all believers. This subject has been dealt with few months back. Repetition of some subjects is important because of its relevance in our lives. Besides, repetition is the law of deep and lasting impression. This is why Apostle Paul wrote; "...To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe." (Philippians 3:1).

Before we discuss on how you can receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit, it's important to mention here that the Holy Spirit has already been given. So, your responsibility is to receive. There are quite a few professing believers who still pray and sing to God to send down the Holy Spirit. This is ignorance on rampage. The Holy Spirit was sent down on the day of Pentecost and he is still with us. He will remain with us till the day of our final redemption or what we popularly refer to as rapture.

However, there are two basic ways you can receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The first is by asking the Father to fill you with the Holy Spirit. And our Lord Jesus guaranteed speedy answer to such requests when he said; "If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: HOW MUCH MORE SHALL YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER GIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT TO THEM THAT ASK HIM?"(Luke 11:11-13).

Notice the phrase, 'how much more'. It points to the fact that God is more willing to fill you than you are willing to receive. The second way is through the laying of hands. This is the way the Apostles of the early church imparted the gift of the Holy Spirit to the souls they won. Your Pastor or any matured leader can lay hands on you to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Whichever way you choose to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit, it must be done in faith. This is what Apostle Paul said in the opening text. Virtually every blessing from God is received by faith. The faith element is to believe that you will receive the very moment you ask and you also believe that you will speak in other tongues as the Holy Spirit give you utterance.

The gift of the Holy Spirit is for every believer. Just as Peter said; "... be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. FOR THE PROMISE IS UNTO YOU, AND TO YOUR CHILDREN, and to all that are afar off, EVEN AS MANY AS THE LORD OUR GOD SHALL CALL."(Acts 2:38-39).

So, prepare your heart to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit. There are still a few more things you need to know before I give you the opportunity to exercise your faith. But space will not permit us to include them in today's study. But make up your mind not to let the devil or any wrong perception on this subject deprive you of receiving God's most precious gift.

Prayer: Everlasting Father, creator of the universe, I worship you in the beauty of holiness. I thank you once again for the gift of the Holy Spirit. I ask for his grace and comfort to continually be with me in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Acts 2:1-18; 8:15-17.

The only basic requirement to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit is that you must be born again.

To be born again is to receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.

The Holy Spirit makes your life supernatural.

The Holy Spirit is the comforter.

The Holy Spirit will teach you God's word.

The baptism with the Holy Spirit will take you to the realms of visions and revelations.

The Holy Spirit will give you utterance to speak in tongues.

You have been brainwashed by European religion.

Wake up Bro. You're under slavery

AnyanwuSilas:
You have been brainwashed by European religion.

Wake up Bro. You're under slavery

The power that I have tasted? Come and taste and know that he is real. It transforms you from an ordinary man to a supernatural man.

Ken4Christ:
The Holy Spirit will give you utterance to speak in tongues.

mr Ken pls i need help,i've given my life to Christ and continously falling into sin countless times<m°°°°°bation>,lust,anger,porn,mastur--te and all types of sin<am tired>
I have a calling<singing>,i've composed songs but due to sin i no longer compose<meaning the Holy Spirit has departed from my life>,i need to be born again fully;i need Jesus and the Holy spirit :-(

AllenforGOD:
mr Ken pls i need help,i've given my life to Christ and continously falling into sin countless times<m°°°°°bation>,lust,anger,porn,mastur--te and all types of sin<am tired>
I have a calling<singing>,i've composed songs but due to sin i no longer compose<meaning the Holy Spirit has departed from my life>,i need to be born again fully;i need Jesus and the Holy spirit :-(

Please, where do you worship? Do you have a Pastor. Do you work. Sometimes, the temptation to masturabation is easier when you are not working. And it also happens when you are staying alone and you have reached the age of marriage.

Well, just answer the questions and I will pick it up from there.

Tuesday, February 7th.

How to Receive The Baptism With the Holy Spirit and Activate His Power - 2.

"And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God..."(Acts 10:45-46).

Yesterday, we said that the Holy Spirit is received by faith. We also said that the baptism with the Holy Spirit is for every child of God. How can we tell that someone has received the baptism with the Holy Spirit? This is the focus of our discussion today.

When the Holy Ghost came down on the day of Pentecost, the scripture said; "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." (Acts 2:2-4).

There was one evidence of the arrival of the Holy Spirit. He came like a sound of a rushing mighty wind. But there were two visible evidences that the disciples have received the baptism. First was the cloven tongues of fire that sat on each of them. Second was that they spoke in other tongues.

However, at other times the gift of the Holy Spirit was imparted to new souls, the physical manifestation that they have received the Holy Spirit is that they spoke in other tongues. The opening text reveals one of such occasion. The Jews were surprised that the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also. How did they know? The scripture said; "...FOR THEY HEARD THEM SPEAK WITH TONGUES, and magnify God." (Acts 10:46).

Even when Apostle Paul ministered the Holy Spirit to the disciples he saw at Ephesus, the scripture said; "...the Holy Ghost came on them; AND THEY SPAKE WITH TONGUES, and prophesied."(Acts 19:6).

So, believe that you will speak in tongues the moment you ask God to fill you with Holy Spirit. You don't know what you will say. It's the Holy Spirit that will give you the utterance. But you must open your mouth in faith to speak. This is the role your faith has to play. As you open your mouth to speak, the Holy Spirit will give you the needed utterance and you will speak in tongues. It may not be as fluent at the beginning but as you keep speaking, it will get more fluent. Don't doubt and don't be afraid. If others could receive this precious gift, why can't you. But remember, the gift of the Holy Spirit is only for those who are born again.

If you want to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit, just say this simple prayer; Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit which you sent down to earth on the day of Pentecost. I ask for the in-filling of the Holy Spirit right now in the mighty name of Jesus. By faith, I receive the Holy Spirit baptism in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. Then, open your mouth to speak in tongues as the Spirit gives you the utterance. Please, share your testimony with us and as many as you will have the opportunity to. Tomorrow, we will learn how to activate the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.

Prayer: Excellent Father, may your name alone be glorified. I thank you for the opportunity to see a brand new day. I thank you for pouring out the gift of the Holy Spirit on me. I pray that he will continue to empower me to serve you fervently and do great exploit in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Acts 8:15-17, 1st Corinthians 14:39.

Ken4Christ:


The power that I have tasted? Come and taste and know that he is real. It transforms you from an ordinary man to a supernatural man.

I have also tested it, I was once a born again Christian.

Reality is the main thing

AnyanwuSilas:


I have also tested it, I was once a born again Christian.

Reality is the main thing

Maybe you didn't walk by faith backed up with patient. This is where most Christians mix it. They want to see instant changes. When it doesn't come, they give up. The faith life is what pleases God.

In addition, obedience is another key to receive God's blessing.

Why not return to him and know where you missed it.

Above all, those who turn back from following the Lord will end up in the pit of hell. That is not a good end for you.

Ken4Christ:


Maybe you didn't walk by faith backed up with patient. This is where most Christians mix it. They want to see instant changes. When it doesn't come, they give up. The faith life is what pleases God.

In addition, obedience is another key to receive God's blessing.

Why not return to him and know where you missed it.

Above all, those who turn back from following the Lord will end up in the pit of hell. That is not a good end for you.

I'm no longer a religious person and I can't be threatened with hell, God or things of God can't be known or understood, God's existence can't be proven and faith is stupidity

AnyanwuSilas:


I'm no longer a religious person and I can't be threatened with hell, God or things of God can't be known or understood, God's existence can't be proven and faith is stupidity

My friend, hell is real. Don't end up there before you believe. The pain is unbearable. There is a place worse than hell and that is the Lake of Fire. Just imagine yourself in a boiling oil for the rest of your life. You are tormented but you won't die. The soul of man lives on after death. Well, if you don't believe, I can't persuade you further. The truth is that the majority of people are going there. Maybe over 95% of humans who ever lived.

Ken4Christ:


My friend, hell is real. Don't end up there before you believe. The pain is unbearable. There is a place worse than hell and that is the Lake of Fire. Just imagine yourself in a boiling oil for the rest of your life. You are tormented but you won't die. The soul of man lives on after death. Well, if you don't believe, I can't persuade you further. The truth is that the majority of people are going there. Maybe over 95% of humans who ever lived.

What you're saying is bullshit and can't be proven.

Can you prove it?

Ken4Christ:


Please, where do you worship? Do you have a Pastor. Do you work. Sometimes, the temptation to masturabation is easier when you are not working. And it also happens when you are staying alone and you have reached the age of marriage.

Well, just answer the questions and I will pick it up from there.

°i worship at mfm,but due to my staying with my Master i follow them to catholic<dnt lyk d church>
°yes i have a pastor
°yes basically when you are lonely it gets you tempted
°i'm still a young adult nt yet up the marital age.

AllenforGOD:

°i worship at mfm,but due to my staying with my Master i follow them to catholic<dnt lyk d church>
°yes i have a pastor
°yes basically when you are lonely it gets you tempted
°i'm still a young adult nt yet up the marital age.

Do you stay in Lagos. If you do, I will direct you to a church where you can be guided on how to come out of it.

Ken4Christ:


Do you stay in Lagos. If you do, I will direct you to a church where you can be guided on how to come out of it.

i was,but nw in ogun state.
where in lagos do you stay?

AnyanwuSilas:

I have also tested it, I was once a born again Christian.
Reality is the main thing

The highlighted is really funny but doesn't really matter after all you people don't know what BORN AGAIN truly means you just assume you're one of the anointed simply because you chose to stay away from sin temporarily!

Wednesday, February 8th.

How to Activate The Power of the Holy Spirit.

"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost" (Jude 20).

After you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you need to stay filled by constantly praying in tongues. This is something you must do on a regular bases if you want the power of the Holy Spirit to be activated in your life. Praying in tongues keeps you charged up and prepares you to do exploits.

I am not talking about 5 minutes prayer in tongues. For instance, if you want your cell phone battery to be fully charged, you will have to plug it for a considerable long time. It's the same when you pray in tongues. Pray for at least one hour in tongues daily to keep you charged up.

Quite a few Christian remain spiritually dry even though they have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit because they don't spend quality time praying in tongues. The same thing happens to a church that is not tongue speaking. The atmosphere for miracles, signs and wonders in a church gathering is created when the congregation speaks in tongues for a long period of time.

And when you speak in tongues for a considerable long time, it will take you to a realm of prophecies. At such times, whatever you say goes with power and you will see them come to pass over time. This is why Prophet Joel said; "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." (Joel 2:28).

The final way to activate the power of the Holy Spirit is to release your faith when opportunities come. Lay hands on the sick and cast out devil and you will be amazed at the results you will get. You certainly can't heal everyone who is sick or cast out devils from every possessed man or woman because their faith also has a role to play. Our Lord Jesus himself didn't heal every sick man and he also didn't cast out devils from every possessed man during his earthly ministry. But he had a remarkable success that is unmatched in the history of the world.

If you are filled with the Holy Spirit, God's ability is in you. You can change hopeless situations. It will not happen overnight. Just keep praying in the Holy Ghost (in tongues) and prophesy to your situations. Over time, you will see changes that will line up with your dreams and goals to the praise and glory of God.

Prayer: Dear Father, I thank you for your faithfullness and love. I also thank you for your Holy Spirit that lives in me. I refuse to be moved by my present challenges because I know that my change will come by the power of the Holy Spirit in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Corinthians 14:4; 18, Acts 1:8.

AllenforGOD:

i was,but nw in ogun state.
where in lagos do you stay?

I don't stay in Lagos. My elder brother does who runs a deliverance ministry. I can give you the address of his church if you can make it there. But if you prefer online counseling and prayer, I can continue with you.

This is the address

Ask of Apostle Joseph Eloma

*Christ Temple Int'l Ministry*
9, Olaniyi Street, off Orelope Street, Orelope bus stop, Egbeda Lagos


*Christ Temple Int'l Ministry*
4b, 2nd Avenue, Peace Estate, Baruwa Lagos

Ken4Christ:


I don't stay in Lagos. My elder brother does who runs a deliverance ministry. I can give you the address of his church if you can make it there. But if you prefer online counseling and prayer, I can continue with you.

This is the address

Ask of Apostle Joseph Eloma

*Christ Temple Int'l Ministry*
9, Olaniyi Street, off Orelope Street, Orelope bus stop, Egbeda Lagos


*Christ Temple Int'l Ministry*
4b, 2nd Avenue, Peace Estate, Baruwa Lagos

i cant go to egbeda bros
i prefer online counselling abeg.
continue.

AllenforGOD:
i cant go to egbeda bros
i prefer online counselling abeg.
continue.

OK. Please answer this question,

Is your local church pastor aware? If not, why haven't you told him.

I am asking this question because there are protocols you can't break in the realm of the spirit. God recognizes church local authority and it will be wrong to bypass it.

In addition, if you are not submissive to your local church pastor, it could hinder certain blessings and miracles.

My next line of action will depend on your answer. Please, give me an honest answer.

Ken4Christ:


OK. Please answer this question,

Is your local church pastor aware? If not, why haven't you told him.

I am asking this question because there are protocols you can't break in the realm of the spirit. God recognizes church local authority and it will be wrong to bypass it.

In addition, if you are not submissive to your local church pastor, it could hinder certain blessings and miracles.

My next line of action will depend on your answer. Please, give me an honest answer.

no sir she doesn't knw abt it.
plus am far off there,i'm in ogun state.

AllenforGOD:
no sir she doesn't knw abt it.
plus am far off there,i'm in ogun state.

It means you don't have a church you are committed to right now. It shouldn't be. As a believer, you must be committed to a church wherever you find yourself.

There are certain blessings you cannot receive until you are committed to a church.

So, please find a local church near you to attend.

Meanwhile, I recommend you start a seven day fasting programme.

You can break anytime from 4 pm.

Prayer points

1. Confess your sins and ask for mercy - 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalms 51.

2. Reaffirm the Lordship of Christ over your life. Tell him that you are coming back to him. Romans 10:9-10.

3. Ask for fresh grace to serve him. Romans 5:17.

4. Bind every evil projections of darkness over your life. Matthew 18:18.

5. Ask the Spirit of God to direct you to a local church where you will be committed. Romans 8:14

6. Open your mouth and declare that every habit (mention them) will not have dominion over you. Romans 6:14

7. Thank God for your deliverance. Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 5:20

I will send you scriptures you must go through for the seven days. After the seven days, I will pray with you.