The day with dianne Louise

But Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them:  " Men of Judah and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to my words. For these people are not drunk as you suppose, since it is only nine in the morning. On the contrary, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 'And it will come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity; then your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. I will even pour out My Spirit on My male and female slaves in those days, and they will prophesy. I will display wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a cloud of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and remarkable Day of the Lord comes. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' Acts 2:14-21 Peter refers to the scripture Joe...

The were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. When this sound occurred, a crowd came together, and was confused because each one heard them speaking his own language. And they were astonished and amazed saying, "Look, Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans? How is it that each of us can hear in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, those who live is Mespotamia, in Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia. Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene: visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs- we hear them speaking the magnificent acts of God in our own languages." They were all astounded and perplexed, saying to one another, "What could this be?" But some sneered and said, "They're full of wine!" Acts 2:5-13 Isn't God good? He brings the devout together and preaches to them in His own magnificent way. As a devout person they would have been seeking the tru...

When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. And tongues, like flames of fire that were divided, appeared to them and rested on each one of them. Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability for speech. Acts 2:1-4 I have been in he place of waiting for a while now. I want an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in my city, I want the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in my world, I want salvation so like I know He can perform and miracles of healing and deliverance. I wait and it hurts to wait, underpowered and seemingly ineffective. When I have experienced the move of God twice in my life so far, I want more. Performance does not cut it for me, outpouring is what I seek. As I wait in the quiet time marches on. Today I said goodbye to my old dog Chelsie. To me...

During these days Peter stood up among the brothers- the number of people who were together was about 120- and said: "Brothers, the Scripture has been fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David spoke in advance of Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. For he was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry. Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteousness wages. He fell headfirst and burst open in the middle, and all his insides spilled out. This became known to the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that filed is called Hakeldama (field of blood). For it is written in the Book of Psalms: 'Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and let someone else take his position.' Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us- beginning from the baptism of John until the day He was taken from us- from among these, it is necessar...

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called the amount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem- Sabbath's day journey away. When they arrived, they went to the rooms upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. All these were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers. Acts 1:12-14 As I read the last verse my insides went "ah! Here at last!" I am referring to Jesus' family. How satisfying it would be to know they were finally of one accord with Him. Many of us know what it like to have family members shun us, avoid us, disagree with us and oppose us. Not every story is a good one. Jesus actually told His disciples that some who disown them will think they are doing right. I find it interesting that Luke tells Theophilus, the man he is writing to, about a 'Sabath day's ...

I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day He was taken up, after He had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. After He had suffered, He also presented Himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during 40 days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While He was together with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father's promise. "This," He said, "is what you heard from Me; for John baptised you with water, but you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." So when they had come together, they asked Him, "Lord, are You restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?" He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea an...

Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them, He left them and was carried up to heaven. After worshipping Him, they returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they were continually in the temple complex praising God. Luke 24:50-53 This, almost, feels like an anticlimax. The intensity of the time leading up to the crucifixion, the time around the death of Christ and the dark days after. Suddenly all was well, Jesus had gone and the disciples were happy to move on. Luke is very much highlighting and moving on, as if racing to the next, most powerful event. When you read a novel, at the end of each chapter there is an indication of more to come. Yet with the book of Luke, you could, almost, stop at the end, but if you did you would miss the explosion of the new church. I am glad I know the Book of Acts is his next work. John gives the most information.   When we piece it all together this period of time is not so rushed. Jesus lingers cementing rela...