Acts 8:14 (NKJV) 14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them…
As we can see in this verse, the Samaritans received the word of God; they had put their faith in Christ.
Praise be to God!
When the apostles heard that they had already received the word of God, what did they do? They sent Peter and John to them.
Peter and John prayed that the Samaritan believers would also receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:15 (NKJV) 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
This is very important. It should help us understand how much we need the Holy Spirit.
The Samaritans were already believers, and both men and women had been water baptized. But the apostles felt the need to send Peter and John to help them receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:12 (NKJV) 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.
They took 3 separate steps; they believed the word of God, they were water baptized, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Our question to you today is, did you receive the Holy Spirit?
Are you walking in His power and might?
Or are you trying to follow Christ solely with you own intellect and understanding, trying to fight battles, and temptation on your own?
It was very important that Peter and John got to them to help them receive the Holy Spirit.
Let us not neglect this step. Jesus said it is to our advantage that He left, so our Helper could come.
John 16:7 (NKJV) 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
It is a step that we all must take if we want the help we need to get through this journey. Jesus sent Him for us! Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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