Check this out. I JUST got done reading this in Bible study. It just confirms that ministry inside our homes and workplaces (and other places as well), when the Holy Spirit is present, is some of the most effective ministry we can ever experience. Part of Acts chapter 19 from The Message translation:
Act 19:1 Now, it happened that while Apollos was away in Corinth, Paul made his way down through the mountains, came to Ephesus, and happened on some disciples there.
Act 19:2 The first thing he said was, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Did you take God into your mind only, or did you also embrace him with your heart? Did he get inside you?” “We’ve never even heard of that–a Holy Spirit? God within us?”
Act 19:3 “How were you baptized, then?” asked Paul. “In John’s baptism.”
Act 19:4 “That explains it,” said Paul. “John preached a baptism of radical life-change so that people would be ready to receive the One coming after him, who turned out to be Jesus. If you’ve been baptized in John’s baptism, you’re ready now for the real thing, for Jesus.”
Act 19:5 And they were. As soon as they heard of it, they were baptized in the name of the Master Jesus.
Act 19:6 Paul put his hands on their heads and the Holy Spirit entered them. From that moment on, they were praising God in tongues and talking about God’s actions.
Act 19:7 Altogether there were about twelve people there that day.
Only 12 people. That’s all it took. And the Spirit still moved mightily. There’s also another verse in the Bible that says that if two or three are gathered, Jesus is right there. How much better is having the Holy Spirit there too?
Kinda reminds me of Life Group. I am excited for Lakeside Church to start this new ministry, I think it will be key in our church’s future. More on that later. Quick post this morning as I have to head to work.
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