And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church]; ~Ephesians 4:11-12.

“And while being in their company and eating with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for what the Father had promised, of which [He said] you have heard Me speak. For John baptized with water, but not many days from now you shall be baptized with (placed in, introduced into) the Holy Spirit.” ~Acts 1:4-5. Amplified Bible PROPHETIC FYI: The Former Rain represents the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 1. The Latter Rain points to the end-time

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 . NIV. 
“Living the Pentecost Life…Daily” is a powerful theme rooted in the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, not just a one-time event recorded in Acts chapter 2. Holy Pentecost was never meant to be a brief moment, it was meant to be a daily lifestyle. As believers we witness a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit: “And they were all filled with the Holy

“And afterwards I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. Even upon the menservants and upon the maidservants in those days will I pour out My Spirit.” —Joel 2:28-29. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition As believers prepare for Holy Pentecost, there is a Holy anticipation in the air. Holy Pentecost is not just another date on the Christian calendar. It is a yearly

“Older women similarly are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor addicted to much wine, teaching what is right and good, so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children, to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.” Titus 2:3-5 (Amplified Bible) Wake up Mothers and Spiritual Mothers. This is th

Before the fire came, there was a promise. Before the fire wind rushed through the room and tongues of flame rested on the disciples, there was a promise.

Before the fire came, there was a promise. Before the fire wind rushed through the room and tongues of flame rested on the disciples, there was a promise.