Read Acts 3
Peter and John are in the temple praying and it is the 9th hour. I looked up what happened at the 9th hour and that was the hour God answered his own prayer on the cross. Jesus died which completed his mission here on earth. Before the 9th hour it was total darkness. The light shines again and Jesus dies fufilling the will of God.
At the ninth hour Cornelius is praying and has a vision where a man in bright clothes comes to him and gives him instructions. Let's see what "light" is fixing to come on and what prayer is going to be answered.
There is a man who has been lame since birth who daily goes down to the gate of the temple to beg for alms. The name of this gate is "Beautiful" which translates "belonging to the right hour or season (timely)" He was there because today was his time to be healed. He was begging for "alms" which means "a compassionate deed". I'm sure he got anything from money to animals that people were bringing to sacrifice but Peter and John were newly filled with the power of the Holy Spirit so they had something much better to give him....life! Notice they didn't get him "saved" first. They met what he thought was his greatest need. Once that was met and he was still empty, he could receive the best thing they had to offer - Jesus. Also, the miracle aroused the attention of the crowd. Anyone can speak the truth, but when you can valitify the truth with evidence it becomes much more powerful. God chose to heal this man because all the people knew this lame man would be there year after year when they brought their sacrifices. Because he was well-know his testimony would reach far and wide.
So Peter, the same Peter that denied Jesus 3 times before he died is now boldly preaching the light of the gospel to all Jerusalem. That is the power the baptism in the Holy Spirit gives you. Only, he was not the same Peter. He now has power. As you read his sermon you see that he didn't hold back anything. He accuses them of killing Jesus and tells them to repent.
Lord, we are living in the 9th hour of prayer. God is hearing our prayers and answering them with signs and wonders which open the door for us to boldly proclaim Jesus. Don't go without the power of the Holy Spirit. Have faith and pray!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday's Devo - Now About Tongues...
Read I Co. 14
So what is this "baptism in the Holy Spirit"? Jesus would not even let his disciples go out without it so why do we never hear about it anymore? I think the devil has stolen this from the general Christian public and made it look weird and only for the fanatics. Emphasis has been placed on gift of speaking in tongues and off the main reason for the gift. The purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit was to give the disciples power to be witnesses. Tongues came with it. So what is tongues? The Greek says it is a language not acquired by natural means. Four times in Acts it says that people received the baptism in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. 1 Co 12:28 says that God set people in the church with different gifts: apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, gifts of healings, helps, governments, and diversities of tongues. He went on to say in 1 Co 13:1 that he spokes with the tongues of men and of angels. So to speak in known languages must be the tongues of men, and speaking in new languages not known on the earth must be tongues of angels. I met a man who had been given 6 different know languages supernaturally. He uses them to witness in those countries. In 1 Co. 14: 5,6 Paul states that he wishes everyone would speak in tongues but in the church it is better to prophesy unless you can interpret your tongue. He explains in verse 12 that if you desire a gift, you need to grow in that gift till you can use it to edify the church. We are a body. My gift should give those around me encouragement and help. The next two verses it says that if you speak in an unknown tongue, pray that you may interpret it because speaking in tongues is your spirit praying not your understanding. So his answer is: do both. Pray in tongues and in your understanding; sing in tongues and in your understanding. Paul thanks God that he speaks in tongues but realizes that in the church it is better to speak with his understanding so that he can teach others. Tongues are a sign to the unbeliever like on the day of Pentecost. Many were saved as the people spoke in tongues. Of course their "unknown tongues" were known by the people. If they hadn't have known the language they would have thought they were crazy. Prophecy, on the other hand, reveals the secrets of one's hearts. The way God set up the church is that one should have a psalm, one have a teaching, one have a tongue, one have the interpretation, and one have the gift of prophecy. The only time tongues is to be used in a corporate setting is when they know there is a person there who can interpret it.
Paul said he spoke in tongues often but you don't see him doing it in the church. So what did Paul do with his heavenly language? He used it privately. Tongues is speaking out your future. Because you don't know the mind of God and what He has in mind you can pray in tongues and know that you are praying the will of the Father. Do we need to speak in tongues now? Do you want to pray the will of the Father? Is the baptism in the Holy Spirit for today? Do you want power to be God's witness? Yes, to both. We need power and God's perfect will like never before. The Holy Spirit is to be our comforter and also our dynamite power! Ask for his baptism today and let him fill you to overflowing!
So what is this "baptism in the Holy Spirit"? Jesus would not even let his disciples go out without it so why do we never hear about it anymore? I think the devil has stolen this from the general Christian public and made it look weird and only for the fanatics. Emphasis has been placed on gift of speaking in tongues and off the main reason for the gift. The purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit was to give the disciples power to be witnesses. Tongues came with it. So what is tongues? The Greek says it is a language not acquired by natural means. Four times in Acts it says that people received the baptism in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. 1 Co 12:28 says that God set people in the church with different gifts: apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, gifts of healings, helps, governments, and diversities of tongues. He went on to say in 1 Co 13:1 that he spokes with the tongues of men and of angels. So to speak in known languages must be the tongues of men, and speaking in new languages not known on the earth must be tongues of angels. I met a man who had been given 6 different know languages supernaturally. He uses them to witness in those countries. In 1 Co. 14: 5,6 Paul states that he wishes everyone would speak in tongues but in the church it is better to prophesy unless you can interpret your tongue. He explains in verse 12 that if you desire a gift, you need to grow in that gift till you can use it to edify the church. We are a body. My gift should give those around me encouragement and help. The next two verses it says that if you speak in an unknown tongue, pray that you may interpret it because speaking in tongues is your spirit praying not your understanding. So his answer is: do both. Pray in tongues and in your understanding; sing in tongues and in your understanding. Paul thanks God that he speaks in tongues but realizes that in the church it is better to speak with his understanding so that he can teach others. Tongues are a sign to the unbeliever like on the day of Pentecost. Many were saved as the people spoke in tongues. Of course their "unknown tongues" were known by the people. If they hadn't have known the language they would have thought they were crazy. Prophecy, on the other hand, reveals the secrets of one's hearts. The way God set up the church is that one should have a psalm, one have a teaching, one have a tongue, one have the interpretation, and one have the gift of prophecy. The only time tongues is to be used in a corporate setting is when they know there is a person there who can interpret it.
Paul said he spoke in tongues often but you don't see him doing it in the church. So what did Paul do with his heavenly language? He used it privately. Tongues is speaking out your future. Because you don't know the mind of God and what He has in mind you can pray in tongues and know that you are praying the will of the Father. Do we need to speak in tongues now? Do you want to pray the will of the Father? Is the baptism in the Holy Spirit for today? Do you want power to be God's witness? Yes, to both. We need power and God's perfect will like never before. The Holy Spirit is to be our comforter and also our dynamite power! Ask for his baptism today and let him fill you to overflowing!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday's Devo - Just Go!
Dave and I like to go pray for people in the hospital. The only night we have to do this is Saturday. That is also our date night. We have always gone out to eat then to a movie if there is anything worth watching. If there is someone in the hospital we skip the movie and go to the hospital instead.
This week one of the ladies I work with told me that one of our clients was in the hospital, pregnant with twins. Both of the twins were in the same sac and she was being monitored constantly. She had already been in there a month and has 3 months to go. She has a son at home and the twins inside her are identical boys. I have only met this lady when I went and measured her windows and then when I went and hung the curtains. I was thinking she was a Christian, but it's been a while since I've seen her so I couldn't remember. I felt led to go get her my favorite book (next to the Bible): Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I told Dave on our way that I didn't even know if she would recognize me. When we got there 2 of her highschool girl friends had come in town to see her and were there. I introduced myself to all of them in case she forgot who I was. She was very gracious and we had a great visit and she let us hold her hand and pray with her. I gave her the book and one of her girl friends had read it and loved it too. I am so thankful to God that He went before us and prepared the way for us. You never know the outcome of what you do sometimes but God does.
Last night I had a dream where I was giving out blue water to those who were thirsty. The water was different shades of blue everytime I poured it. Sometimes the small things we do seem "watered down" but it is still water to thirsty people. The water in the container was dark blue because the source is pure.
Dave dreamed that every day he and I did this ritual that drew this puma to our bedroom. He would come in and then we would let him and stay a while then we would let him out into the wilderness. That is such a perfect picture of what we do as God's followers. We fellowship with God in our prayer closet then take him out into the world. Jesus said, "Go make disciples of Me." May the things we do and the words we speak give glory to God.
This week one of the ladies I work with told me that one of our clients was in the hospital, pregnant with twins. Both of the twins were in the same sac and she was being monitored constantly. She had already been in there a month and has 3 months to go. She has a son at home and the twins inside her are identical boys. I have only met this lady when I went and measured her windows and then when I went and hung the curtains. I was thinking she was a Christian, but it's been a while since I've seen her so I couldn't remember. I felt led to go get her my favorite book (next to the Bible): Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I told Dave on our way that I didn't even know if she would recognize me. When we got there 2 of her highschool girl friends had come in town to see her and were there. I introduced myself to all of them in case she forgot who I was. She was very gracious and we had a great visit and she let us hold her hand and pray with her. I gave her the book and one of her girl friends had read it and loved it too. I am so thankful to God that He went before us and prepared the way for us. You never know the outcome of what you do sometimes but God does.
Last night I had a dream where I was giving out blue water to those who were thirsty. The water was different shades of blue everytime I poured it. Sometimes the small things we do seem "watered down" but it is still water to thirsty people. The water in the container was dark blue because the source is pure.
Dave dreamed that every day he and I did this ritual that drew this puma to our bedroom. He would come in and then we would let him and stay a while then we would let him out into the wilderness. That is such a perfect picture of what we do as God's followers. We fellowship with God in our prayer closet then take him out into the world. Jesus said, "Go make disciples of Me." May the things we do and the words we speak give glory to God.
Saturday's Devo - Showered with Gifts
Last week-end I went to a ladies retreat with a church I am not a member of with ladies I don't know. I was just hungry and needed a retreat and this one had my name on it. I ended up taking a lady that got to go at the last minute and needed a ride. We enjoyed great fellowship on the way and since we got lost, we even had more time to fellowship.
That week-end I met wonderful women who loved Jesus and never once felt alone or friendless. God had some special gifts to give me. The first night a lady called me into her room and told me God told her to give me something. What a surprise! It was a red, black, and white sweater with 23 sequined purses on it. They were all different and beautiful. It was a prophetic picture of my life. Purses are hearts and I am wearing many hearts, all different, close to my heart. That was a blessing. But that was not all God had for me.
I had been praying for my children. They are all at different stations in life and all facing various challenges and the speaker prophesied to me that God was moving in my children and setting things in order.
If that wasn't enough I met 3 ladies from New Mexico. I ended up sitting with them a lot and got to know one of them particularly. She ended up being one of those divine appointments that God sets up. We now have an e-mail relationship.
Then I almost forgot; one of the retreat coordinators was giving out prizes. I was hoping that I wouldn't get one because I wanted the ladies in the church to get them since this was their retreat. She asked if anyone could do the splits and my hand went up before I could think. Noone elses' did so she asked me to come to the front. Then she asked me to do them. Without warming up? I did and won a $150 skin scan to check for melanoma. I had wanted to have that done, but didn't know how to go about it. I have already made the appointment. I was so blessed!
When God calls you away, don't be afraid to go. He only has good things prepared for you. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph. 2:10
That week-end I met wonderful women who loved Jesus and never once felt alone or friendless. God had some special gifts to give me. The first night a lady called me into her room and told me God told her to give me something. What a surprise! It was a red, black, and white sweater with 23 sequined purses on it. They were all different and beautiful. It was a prophetic picture of my life. Purses are hearts and I am wearing many hearts, all different, close to my heart. That was a blessing. But that was not all God had for me.
I had been praying for my children. They are all at different stations in life and all facing various challenges and the speaker prophesied to me that God was moving in my children and setting things in order.
If that wasn't enough I met 3 ladies from New Mexico. I ended up sitting with them a lot and got to know one of them particularly. She ended up being one of those divine appointments that God sets up. We now have an e-mail relationship.
Then I almost forgot; one of the retreat coordinators was giving out prizes. I was hoping that I wouldn't get one because I wanted the ladies in the church to get them since this was their retreat. She asked if anyone could do the splits and my hand went up before I could think. Noone elses' did so she asked me to come to the front. Then she asked me to do them. Without warming up? I did and won a $150 skin scan to check for melanoma. I had wanted to have that done, but didn't know how to go about it. I have already made the appointment. I was so blessed!
When God calls you away, don't be afraid to go. He only has good things prepared for you. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph. 2:10
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday's Devo - Call the Fire Department...the Church is on Fire!!!
Read Acts 2 again!
It is the day of Pentecost and all the Jews have come to celebrate. One hundred and twenty of Jesus' disciples were in an upper room praying and waiting for the promise Jesus said would come. It came in a sound from heaven, a mighty wind and it filled all of them. There were flames of fire resting on top of their heads. The Holy Spirit filled them and they spoke in tongues. Remember at the first Pentecost on Mt. Sinai there was the sound of the trumpet, the mountain quaked, and there was fire like a furnace on the mountain. God spoke audibly to his people from the mountain. This time God filled the people individually with his power and used their mouth to speak to the people. The fire was on the people instead of a mountain.
Everyone in the city came to see what the noise was all about and they heard these people proclaiming God in their own dialect and language. They were amazed and couldn't figure it out. Some thought they were drunk.
But Peter stood up and was empowered to witness to the crowd about what this was all about. Every Jew knew the prophesies about the last days. Joel had prophesied that in the last days God would pour out his spirit and people would prophesy, see visions, and dream dreams. God would also shew them signs in the heaven and on the earth: blood, fire, and smoke. The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. Then he gave an invitation for all who wanted to be saved and follow Jesus. He took them through the scriptures that pointed to Jesus being the Messiah. The word pricked their hearts and they believed...3,000 of them. (The same number that were killed at the foot of the mountain for disobeying Moses and worshipping the golden calf. The law kills, but the sprit gives life)
This was the birth of the church. They came together daily and fellowshipped, ate, and prayed. They saw God do many wonders and signs. They sold their possessions and distributed the money evenly so that everyone had their needs met. Joy filled their soul as they grew daily in number.
I have been reading a book about the revival at Azuza St in the early 1900's. There was fire on top of the church where they would meet. It was visible to the whole town. Firemen were repeatedly called to put it out. It went up from the church and fire came down from heaven. It was prophesied that another revival bigger than that would happen 100 years from then. That would be around the time we are in right now! May it be Lord. Bring the fire!!!
It is the day of Pentecost and all the Jews have come to celebrate. One hundred and twenty of Jesus' disciples were in an upper room praying and waiting for the promise Jesus said would come. It came in a sound from heaven, a mighty wind and it filled all of them. There were flames of fire resting on top of their heads. The Holy Spirit filled them and they spoke in tongues. Remember at the first Pentecost on Mt. Sinai there was the sound of the trumpet, the mountain quaked, and there was fire like a furnace on the mountain. God spoke audibly to his people from the mountain. This time God filled the people individually with his power and used their mouth to speak to the people. The fire was on the people instead of a mountain.
Everyone in the city came to see what the noise was all about and they heard these people proclaiming God in their own dialect and language. They were amazed and couldn't figure it out. Some thought they were drunk.
But Peter stood up and was empowered to witness to the crowd about what this was all about. Every Jew knew the prophesies about the last days. Joel had prophesied that in the last days God would pour out his spirit and people would prophesy, see visions, and dream dreams. God would also shew them signs in the heaven and on the earth: blood, fire, and smoke. The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. Then he gave an invitation for all who wanted to be saved and follow Jesus. He took them through the scriptures that pointed to Jesus being the Messiah. The word pricked their hearts and they believed...3,000 of them. (The same number that were killed at the foot of the mountain for disobeying Moses and worshipping the golden calf. The law kills, but the sprit gives life)
This was the birth of the church. They came together daily and fellowshipped, ate, and prayed. They saw God do many wonders and signs. They sold their possessions and distributed the money evenly so that everyone had their needs met. Joy filled their soul as they grew daily in number.
I have been reading a book about the revival at Azuza St in the early 1900's. There was fire on top of the church where they would meet. It was visible to the whole town. Firemen were repeatedly called to put it out. It went up from the church and fire came down from heaven. It was prophesied that another revival bigger than that would happen 100 years from then. That would be around the time we are in right now! May it be Lord. Bring the fire!!!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Thurs. Devo - The History of Pentecost
Read Acts 2
To fully understand this chapter you have to understand a little about the feasts of God. There are 7 of them. Three of them happen in the spring: Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. The next one happens 50 days after First Fruits which is Pentecost and the last three happen in the fall: the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippor, and Feast of Tabernacles. God told the Israelites to set apart these dates as holy times to consecrate themselves and offer sacrifices. They were to be rehersals for the time when God would actually fulfill them. They were to go to Jerusalem 3 times a year to celebrate these feasts. God fulfilled Passover when he sent Jesus to the cross. Jesus became the Passover lamb who was without blemish. His blood was poured out for us and if we apply that blood to the door of our hearts then the Death Angel will have no power over us and we will live eternally. On First Fruits the people were to get rid of the leaven in their house and use no yeast. Jesus was buried on this day and had to spend this day under ground preaching salvation to those that had died. He rose on First Fruits as the first fruit to rise from the dead. He brought many other fruit with him. Before he left to go to heaven he told them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Passover marked the beginning of barley season where Pentecost marked the end of the barley season. The story of Ruth is the story of Pentecost. She was a Moabite who got grafted into the godly line that Jesus would come from. She is a type of the Gentile church being wed to the Jewish church. This union is what Acts is all about - And together they birth the Church. Pentecost is a picture of God espousing himself to the Church.
The first Pentecost was at Mt. Sinai where God gave Moses the law. He appeared with fire, thunder, trumpets, and shaking on the mountain. He was espousing himself to the Jewish nation. His gift was the law. Every Jewish man has to present a gift when he asks for a woman's hand in marriage. There is also a bride price that he pays. At Sinai he paid for it with his deliverance of his people from bondage. At the 2nd Pentecost the cost was his son.
So that is why all the Jews from all the different countries were in Jerusalem. They were required by law to come to Jerusalem for the feast. Little did they know God would choose this Pentecost to fulfill its purpose. Tomorrow we will talk about what happened. Lord, thank you for this wonderful gift you have given us. Prepare our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit.
To fully understand this chapter you have to understand a little about the feasts of God. There are 7 of them. Three of them happen in the spring: Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. The next one happens 50 days after First Fruits which is Pentecost and the last three happen in the fall: the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippor, and Feast of Tabernacles. God told the Israelites to set apart these dates as holy times to consecrate themselves and offer sacrifices. They were to be rehersals for the time when God would actually fulfill them. They were to go to Jerusalem 3 times a year to celebrate these feasts. God fulfilled Passover when he sent Jesus to the cross. Jesus became the Passover lamb who was without blemish. His blood was poured out for us and if we apply that blood to the door of our hearts then the Death Angel will have no power over us and we will live eternally. On First Fruits the people were to get rid of the leaven in their house and use no yeast. Jesus was buried on this day and had to spend this day under ground preaching salvation to those that had died. He rose on First Fruits as the first fruit to rise from the dead. He brought many other fruit with him. Before he left to go to heaven he told them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Passover marked the beginning of barley season where Pentecost marked the end of the barley season. The story of Ruth is the story of Pentecost. She was a Moabite who got grafted into the godly line that Jesus would come from. She is a type of the Gentile church being wed to the Jewish church. This union is what Acts is all about - And together they birth the Church. Pentecost is a picture of God espousing himself to the Church.
The first Pentecost was at Mt. Sinai where God gave Moses the law. He appeared with fire, thunder, trumpets, and shaking on the mountain. He was espousing himself to the Jewish nation. His gift was the law. Every Jewish man has to present a gift when he asks for a woman's hand in marriage. There is also a bride price that he pays. At Sinai he paid for it with his deliverance of his people from bondage. At the 2nd Pentecost the cost was his son.
So that is why all the Jews from all the different countries were in Jerusalem. They were required by law to come to Jerusalem for the feast. Little did they know God would choose this Pentecost to fulfill its purpose. Tomorrow we will talk about what happened. Lord, thank you for this wonderful gift you have given us. Prepare our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday's Devo - Gift of Power
Read Acts 1
I have been wondering where God was going to lead me to go after 2 Sam. I felt like we should go to the New Testament next ...but where? Today it hit me - Acts!!! It seems like noone likes to teach Acts unless they are Pentecostal, then they love it. I don't know if people are afraid of it or what, but I love it and so does God. I heard someone say the other day that they don't get their doctrine from Acts but from Romans. What do they do with the scripture that says "ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness?" (2 Ti 3:16) Anyway, here we go.
Paul is writting this to Theophilis which means "friend of God". That's us! Jesus has risen and come back to spend 40 days teaching his followers about the kingdom of God. He had instructed them to stay in Jerusalem until they received the promise God was going to send. It was going to be a baptism of the Holy Ghost. This promise was going to give them power to be witnesses all over the world. As soon as he told them this he was taken up in a cloud. As the disciples were watching this phenomenon two angels appeared with them in white. They told them that one day Jesus would come back that same way - in a cloud of glory. John saw that in Revelation.
So they went back to Jerusalem and went into an upper room where they were all staying. There 120 of them prayed and waited for this "promise" Jesus said would come. Peter stands up and starts teaching them about prophecy. He explains that Judas' story was prophecied by David and Jeremiah. Judas had been a part of them and ended up betraying Jesus. He then regretted what he had done and gave back the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. He then went and hung himself. With the money, the counsel bought a field to bury strangers in. They called it "the field of blood" because it was payed for with blood. There is a field where all the people who are strangers to God are buried. In the end there will be a feast of Leviathan and they will be eaten by the birds of the air and the wild animals. In the meantime the friends of God will be eating the wedding feast. All this had been prophesied.
The disciples voted in a new disciple: Matthias which means "gift of Jehovah". This was just a precurser to the gift God is fixing to give them. Can't wait till tomorrow!!!
We all need this baptism of the Holy Ghost because we all need the power to witness to the world. If Jesus had to die to send this great gift, why are we so afraid to receive it? Lord, increase our hunger to receive. We need your power to be a witness for you.
I have been wondering where God was going to lead me to go after 2 Sam. I felt like we should go to the New Testament next ...but where? Today it hit me - Acts!!! It seems like noone likes to teach Acts unless they are Pentecostal, then they love it. I don't know if people are afraid of it or what, but I love it and so does God. I heard someone say the other day that they don't get their doctrine from Acts but from Romans. What do they do with the scripture that says "ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness?" (2 Ti 3:16) Anyway, here we go.
Paul is writting this to Theophilis which means "friend of God". That's us! Jesus has risen and come back to spend 40 days teaching his followers about the kingdom of God. He had instructed them to stay in Jerusalem until they received the promise God was going to send. It was going to be a baptism of the Holy Ghost. This promise was going to give them power to be witnesses all over the world. As soon as he told them this he was taken up in a cloud. As the disciples were watching this phenomenon two angels appeared with them in white. They told them that one day Jesus would come back that same way - in a cloud of glory. John saw that in Revelation.
So they went back to Jerusalem and went into an upper room where they were all staying. There 120 of them prayed and waited for this "promise" Jesus said would come. Peter stands up and starts teaching them about prophecy. He explains that Judas' story was prophecied by David and Jeremiah. Judas had been a part of them and ended up betraying Jesus. He then regretted what he had done and gave back the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. He then went and hung himself. With the money, the counsel bought a field to bury strangers in. They called it "the field of blood" because it was payed for with blood. There is a field where all the people who are strangers to God are buried. In the end there will be a feast of Leviathan and they will be eaten by the birds of the air and the wild animals. In the meantime the friends of God will be eating the wedding feast. All this had been prophesied.
The disciples voted in a new disciple: Matthias which means "gift of Jehovah". This was just a precurser to the gift God is fixing to give them. Can't wait till tomorrow!!!
We all need this baptism of the Holy Ghost because we all need the power to witness to the world. If Jesus had to die to send this great gift, why are we so afraid to receive it? Lord, increase our hunger to receive. We need your power to be a witness for you.
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