The Promise That Cannot Lie
Brethren, God never intended salvation to be a mystery wrapped in uncertainty. He gave a promise – a living, breathing proof. Acts 2:38 declares, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s the covenant path.
Why would a God of truth ask His people to settle for guesswork? Why would He redeem us, then leave us unsure? He didn’t. He promised evidence – the infilling of the Holy Spirit. It’s His signature on your soul, His seal of ownership, His breath within your being.
“Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” – Acts 1:8
That’s not theory. That’s reality. Power isn’t quiet when it arrives; it’s transforming. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead moves in, and suddenly the heart that once feared becomes bold, the lips that once trembled begin to speak a heavenly language no man taught.
The Steps That Lead to Proof
Repentance – that’s the turning point. It’s more than tears; it’s surrender. You turn your back on sin and face God. “The times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent.” (Acts 17:30) Repentance opens the door, but it’s not the whole journey.
Then comes baptism – the burial of the old life. “Buried with him in baptism… raised with him through the faith of the operation of God.” (Colossians 2:12) This isn’t symbolic only; it’s covenantal. You go down under that water in the name of Jesus Christ, and every stain is washed away.
But God didn’t stop at forgiveness – He went further. “Ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” That’s the proof. That’s the promise fulfilled. “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4) The sound was unmistakable then, and it’s unmistakable now. Heaven confirms what man cannot.
This is the evidence of salvation – alive, unmistakable, and deeply personal.
The Seal That Cannot Be Broken
Paul wrote, “After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” (Ephesians 1:13) Friends, a seal means ownership. It means protection. The king’s seal cannot be tampered with. When God seals you with His Spirit, hell can’t claim you, doubt can’t define you, and fear can’t silence you.
Have you felt that assurance – the inner witness that says, “I am His, and He is mine”? Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” That’s not a whisper of imagination; it’s a living testimony within you.
The world offers diplomas, memberships, and handshakes. God offers something higher – a heavenly language, a holy fire, a new boldness. Like wind, unseen yet undeniable. Like fire, invisible until it touches you. Like breath, unnoticed until it’s gone.
When God fills you, you know it. Not because someone told you, but because the Spirit Himself speaks through you.
The Witness That Speaks Through You
O my soul, how powerful it is when heaven finds expression through mortal lips! Isaiah 28:11 foretold it: “For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.” God speaks through His people still. When the Spirit takes control, it’s no longer imitation; it’s demonstration.
You don’t have to manufacture it. The Holy Spirit isn’t earned – it’s received. “This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel.” (Acts 2:16) The promise wasn’t limited to the upper room. Peter declared, “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off.” (Acts 2:39) That’s us. That’s now.
Every generation has its skeptics, but the Spirit’s evidence remains unshaken. It doesn’t age, it doesn’t fade, and it doesn’t change. The same God who filled the first believers still fills hearts today.
The Assurance That Drives Out Doubt
Have you ever wrestled with the question, “Am I really saved?” You’re not alone. But hear the Word: “Hereby know we that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.” (1 John 3:24) Knowledge – not assumption. Evidence – not emotion.
When you receive the Holy Ghost, God doesn’t leave you wondering. You feel the transformation, you hear the confirmation, and you live the continuation of His promise every single day.
Signed by grace. Sealed by His Spirit. Filled with power.
That’s not arrogance – it’s assurance. God wanted His people to walk in confidence, not confusion. Salvation isn’t a hope-so; it’s a know-so.
The Call That Demands a Response
Friends, don’t settle for religion without power. Don’t be content to talk about the Holy Ghost when you can receive Him. The same Jesus who said, “Ye must be born again” (John 3:7) also said, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)
This is that moment. Not tomorrow. Not someday. Today.
Turn. Repent. Be baptized in Jesus’ name. Ask – and receive the Holy Ghost. The proof will follow, the language will come, and the peace of knowing you’re sealed forever will fill your soul.
Because God still keeps His word. And His promise still stands.
“Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” – Acts 2:21
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Call to Action: The Question That Demands an AnswerIn Acts 2:37 Peter and the Apostles were asked the question – What Shall We do? And in Acts 2:38 Peter answered, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Do you understand this? After hearing the gospel and believing, they asked what should would do. The answer hasn’t changed friend, Peter clearly gave the answer. The question for you today is, Have you receieved the Holy Spirit Since you believed? If you’re ready to take that step, or you want to learn more about what it means to be born again of water and Spirit, visit: Come, and let the Spirit make you new. |