Posts with the tag “presence-of-god”

Peter's shadow reached the streets because Peter walked the streets. God's glory was never intended to remain inside church buildings. The Holy Spirit fills ordinary believers so they can carry Christ's presence into offices, classrooms, hospitals, cafés, homes and neighbourhoods. Every workplace becomes a mission field. Every conversation becomes an opportunity. Every ordinary day becomes sacred ground.  Read More

When I think about this, I think about Joshua. For forty years, Joshua faithfully served Moses. Much of his preparation happened away from the spotlight. Then came the moment when God called him to lead Israel into the Promised Land. What strikes me is that God didn't begin by giving Joshua a strategy. He began with a promise: "I will be with you."  Read More

From the beginning, fire has marked God’s people. Moses encountered Him in the burning bush. Elijah called down fire on Mount Carmel. At Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on every believer. The pattern is unmistakable: God sets His people ablaze so they can set the world alight.  Read More

Here’s the crucial distinction: salvation brings the Holy Spirit within us, but the baptism in the Holy Spirit brings His power upon us. Rev. De Souza argues that many sincere believers have been saved but have not stepped into this second, empowering experience. Without it, we may love Jesus, but we often struggle—lacking boldness, joy, and spiritual fruit.  Read More