Jesus had risen, the Holy Ghost was given to man, and the disciples now had the boldness of God. Peter and John went to the temple for the hour of prayer. They had to enter at the gate Beautiful. There was a man lame from birth, begging for alms. He called out to Peter and John for alms. Peter looked upon him and said, silver and gold I don’t have, but what I do have I will give you. In Jesus name, rise and be healed. Peter took his hand and pulled him up. As he came up, he was healed. He began leaping and praising God. So much so, that all the people in the temple came to him to see what had happened. Peter began to explain about Jesus. He told them they needed to repent ask for forgiveness and believe God. This man, Peter, was the same man who denied Jesus and hid from the religious leaders for fear of his life. So what happened to him? It was the baptism of the Holy Ghost that changed everything. The power of God picked him up and turned him into the leader of the church. Boldness is a gift of God. And if you are willing, God will give it to you. Just step out into boldness.

Crain Blanchard.

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Jesus had ascended into heaven. The disciples had gathered in the upper room for Pentecost. There were about 120 people gathered. They were waiting for what Jesus had promised, the infilling of the Holy Ghost. It was about mid morning, when a strong wind came through the room. God had begun to fill the disciples with the Holy Ghost. Tongues of fire landed upon each person. And the Holy Ghost gave them utterance as He willed. They weren’t quiet. They made so much noise that people in the street heard them. Then the Jews in the street, from all over the world, began to hear the disciples speak in their native language. The people didn’t understand. These disciples were Galilean. Peter with the 11 began to speak to the Jews. Peter told them it was Jesus who you crucified, did God raise from the dead. And this was the promise God gave to the prophet Joel to fulfill all scripture. And God isn’t a respecter of persons. What He did for Peter, He will do for you. If you ask Him. The baptism of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with new tongues is for us today. And all you have to do is ask God for it.

Crain Blanchard.

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