No unction in your function?

Well today Monday May 24th while I was frequenting the local YMCA, as I attempt to do on a regular basis for some hydro therapy in the extremely hot jacuzzi with folks many years my senior, they make me feel young! Anyways, while changing into my speedo brand swim trunks, there blue with the little pocket inside that's hardly big enough to fit my locker key in, when from my backside I heard a voice say "Acts 1:8"! This was prompted by some body art I have on my back, between the shoulders, I refer to it as an outward expression of an inward faith! Stay with me here, I responded with "Yes, The Power of the Holy Spirit!" and thus the conversation ensued, as my new acquaintance informed me that he had taught on that very subject this last Sunday. Always attempting to validated the integrity of my audience, considering that the Y is an equal opportunity facility, with many varying world views and not that I wasn't willing to accommodate, but I asked, Oh where did you share that at? This resulted in my being reminded by him of the fact that the previous Sunday was 40 or 50 days after the Resurrection and as a result the Pentecost Celebration.

The day of Pentecost represents the promise made by the Son of God prior to his Ascension into Heaven. The Disciples where instructed to wait in Jerusalem for this manifestation of the Spirit of God to take place, and it did! The lives of believers where changed forever, now being empowered supernaturally by the Spirit of God. Now, don't get weird on me, I know the whole HOLY GHOST thing has been given a bad rap as a result of individuals attempting to exploit this beautiful and wonderful gift promised to us by God.

If in fact you are a believer and have never prayed for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, for fear, I would ask that you read, Living Water by Chuck Smith, available wherever Christian books are sold, also your Bible is an excellent source, and reliable!

• John 14:16-18
• John 15:26
• Acts 1:4
• Acts 1:8

(Just a few scriptures that address this promise).

This power is for service! Choose this day whom you will serve?