“The Promise Of The Father”
Sunday, May 26, 2024Key Verse
“And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with the power from on high” (Luke 24:49).
Text — Luke 24:49-53
Message
The desire of our Lord, Jesus Christ is to replicate Himself in all believing youth. He desires to empower them to be fully useful for the kingdom work in effectively preaching soul saving good news to all sinners through the power of the Holy Ghost. .
How can you receive this promise? Oswald J. Smith wrote, “God will never pour out His Spirit on the flesh. Sin and spirituality cannot co-exist. The Holy Spirit will not occupy a dirty heart.” The Bible therefore says, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19). After this, then you take the next step of praying for the possession of a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4).
Finally, receive this promised power by waiting upon the Lord in earnest prayer. “…wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” (Acts 1:4,8). As you pray with all your heart by faith, you will experience this promise (Acts 2:1-4).
Quote
Take the next step of praying
Challenge
Be holy and pray to receive the promise
Prayer for today
Oh God, fill me with Your promised power, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
