Author: Margarita

I'm Margaret (AKA "Margarita"). I am a Christian, wife, mother of three, and grandmother (AKA "Mimi") of three. My husband Stace and I met many, many years ago. We have had our share of up and downs but I'm forever grateful that he is the man God blessed me with. I am happy to report we have been married for 25 years. I love this space on the internet. I create blog posts about faith, my Christian Walk, and our life on the farm. I have learned from the Word of the Lord. I hope this space will give you encouragement and inspiration in your walk with God. I speak on topics that make some breathe a sigh of relief and make others get pretty uncomfortable. I believe that there is power in transparency and that as children of God, we shouldn't hold anything back. Yes, even those raw and messy parts of our Life's Journey. Over the last several years, I have wrestled with my purpose, struggled with various sins, survived some severe injuries, and was diagnosed with severe illnesses that have stopped me in my tracks. Although these dark times have been tough, my walk with God and family has proven to be so fulfilling and sweet, regardless of any earthly circumstance. Christ is enough! And I want you to see that He is enough for you too. The Lord has put it on my heart to share His Word with you. I'm truly honored to meet you and hope you'll introduce yourself to me as well.
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SPEAKING IN TONGUES / ACTS 10:46

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Acts 10:46
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

SPEAKING IN TONGUES / ACTS 10:46

Peter and those with him considered speaking in unlearned languages, as inspired by the Holy Spirit, to be the convincing sign of the baptism in the Spirit. Just as God confirmed His actions at Pentecost by the sign of tongues (Acts 2:4), He causes the Gentiles in Cornelius’ house to speak in tongues as a convincing sign to Peter and the other Jewish believers.

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  1. GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM / ACTS 10:34
  2. THEY RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 8:17
  3. HAD NOT YET COME UPON ANY OF THEM / ACTS 8:15-16
  4. THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:31
  5. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4
  6. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  7. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  8. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  9. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  10. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  11. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  12. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM / ACTS 10:34

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Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM / ACTS 10:34

God has no favorite nation or race, nor does He favor any individual because of nationality, birth, or position in life (James 2:1). God favors and accepts those from every nation and people group who turn from their own sinful ways, accept God’s forgiveness, yield their lives to Christ, and obediently follow His purposes for their (Acts 10:35; Romans 2:6-11). All who continue to live by this commitment will continue to experience God’s love and favor (John 15:10).

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  1. THEY RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 8:17
  2. HAD NOT YET COME UPON ANY OF THEM / ACTS 8:15-16
  3. THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:31
  4. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4
  5. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  6. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  7. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  8. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  9. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  10. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  11. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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THEY RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 8:17

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(KJV) Acts 8:17
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Power Released: Understanding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:17)

In the book of Acts, we witness the explosive growth of the early Church. But more than just numerical growth, we see a structural blueprint for how the Holy Spirit operates in the life of a believer.

A pivotal moment occurs in Acts 8:17: “Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.”

This moment reveals a profound truth about our spiritual walk: there is a beautiful, vital distinction between receiving the Spirit at salvation and being empowered by the Spirit for ministry.

The “Two-Stage” Experience is Normal

When the Samaritans believed the gospel, they genuinely accepted Christ as Savior and Lord. Yet, it wasn’t until Peter and John arrived and laid hands on them that they received the Holy Spirit in the same Pentecostal sense experienced in Acts 2.

This “two-stage” experience—first believing, then being filled—is a consistent pattern throughout the New Testament:

  • The Apostles: Believed in Jesus, yet were told to wait in Jerusalem for power from on high (Acts 1:8).
  • The Apostle Paul: Encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:5) and was filled with the Spirit days later when Ananias laid hands on him (Acts 9:17).
  • The Ephesian Disciples: Had accepted the message but were later baptized in the Spirit when Paul prayed for them (Acts 19:1-6).

There is no set timeline between saving faith and the baptism in the Spirit. As we see with the household of Cornelius in Caesarea (Acts 10), the transition can sometimes happen almost simultaneously.

Salvation vs. Empowerment

To understand this clearly, we must recognize what the baptism in the Holy Spirit is—and what it is not.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit does not save us. Salvation requires repentance (admitting and turning from our sinful ways toward God) and yielding our lives to Jesus Christ. The moment you are saved, God’s Spirit immediately comes to live within you, sealing you and directing your life (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19).

Think of it this way:

  • Salvation puts the Holy Spirit into you for your own regeneration.
  • Baptism in the Spirit brings the Holy Spirit out of you for the empowerment of others.

Just as water baptism is an outward testimony of an inward salvation (Romans 6:4), the baptism in the Spirit provides the outward evidence of God’s powerful presence flowing through a believer’s life. It is vital for experiencing God’s full power, boldness, and purpose.

Moving from Well to River

If you are a believer, you have the Holy Spirit. But God desires that the Spirit within you moves from a well of living water for yourself into a rushing river that impacts the world around you.

Do not settle for a quiet, contained faith. Seek the overflowing empowerment that God promised to every believer. Ask Him to fill you afresh today so that His power can move through you to change lives.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation and for sealing me with Your Holy Spirit the moment I believed. Lord, I desire to walk in the fullness of Your purpose and power. Just as You did for the believers in Samaria, I ask that You baptize me afresh in Your Holy Spirit. Let Your power overflow from my life so that I may be a bold witness for Jesus Christ. Bring Your Spirit out of me in powerful ways to impact those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  1. HAD NOT YET COME UPON ANY OF THEM / ACTS 8:15-16
  2. THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:31
  3. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4
  4. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  5. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  6. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  7. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  8. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  9. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  10. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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HAD NOT YET COME UPON ANY OF THEM / ACTS 8:15-16

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(KJV) Acts 8:15-16
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

The “Not Yet” Season: Moving from Belief to Power

We often assume that faith is an all-or-nothing, instantaneous arrival. We believe, we get baptized, and the story is complete. But Acts 8:15–16 introduces us to a fascinating, disruptive nuance in the early church: “…because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

These Samaritans were genuine believers. They heard Philip preach, accepted the good news, and publicly declared their allegiance to Christ through water baptism. Yet, there was a deficit. They were operating in the truth of Jesus, but they had not yet experienced the overflowing, empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

This “not yet” season highlights a vital truth for us today: it is possible to be aligned with God’s truth but still be waiting on His power. You can know the doctrines of Christ without experiencing the fire of Christ. The disciples in Jerusalem recognized this gap, sending Peter and John to pray for them so that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

If you feel a sense of spiritual stagnation, or if you feel like you are white-knuckling your faith in your own strength, take heart. The Samaritans’ story teaches us that God does not leave us in the “not yet.” He desires to move us from basic belief to dynamic, Spirit-led empowerment. We must only ask, open our hearts, and receive.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of salvation and the truth of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we acknowledge that too often we try to live the Christian life in our own strength. We confess the areas where we have settled for a routine faith, lacking Your divine power.

We pray today for those who find themselves in a “not yet” season. Holy Spirit, we ask that You would come upon us afresh. Just as You did in Samaria, break through our routines and fill us to overflowing. Grant us the spiritual boldness, the gifts, and the supernatural peace that only Your presence can bring. Baptize us with Your fire so that we may be true witnesses of Your grace to the world around us.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.

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  1. THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:31
  2. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4
  3. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  4. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  5. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  6. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  7. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  8. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  9. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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JULY 4th PRAYER

WISING YOU A WARM AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Make this 4th of July memorable by counting your blessings and truly appreciating our FREEDOM.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:31

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(KJV) Acts 4:31

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

The Power of a Fresh Filling: Understanding Acts 4:31

Have you ever felt like you were running on spiritual empty? In our journey of faith, it is easy to let the pressures, opposition, and challenges of daily life drain our spiritual reserves. When the early church faced intense scrutiny and growing opposition, they didn’t rely on their own strength. Instead, they gathered to pray, and the response from heaven was undeniable: “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” (Acts 4:31).

This powerful moment in scripture reveals several life-changing truths about how God equips His people for ministry, service, and daily endurance.

The Overflow of the Spirit

To understand this moment, it helps to look at how scripture describes the work of the Holy Spirit. While terms like “baptized,” “poured out,” or “clothed” are used across the New Testament, they all point toward a beautiful reality: God desires to saturate your life with His presence.

Think of salvation as an empty container being filled with fresh water. You are no longer empty; the Holy Spirit lives inside you. The baptism or pouring out of the Holy Spirit is like continually pouring clean water into that container until it overflows. It is an immersion so deep that God’s presence naturally spills out of your life, noticeably impacting everyone around you.

We Need Repeated Fillings

A common misconception is that being filled with the Spirit is a one-time event. However, Acts 4:31 shows us that the very same believers who were filled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4) were filled again when faced with new opposition.

While the baseline baptism of the Spirit sets us apart, fresh fillings are part of God’s ongoing provision. We encounter unique challenges, demanding seasons, and new spiritual battles. God does not expect us to fight today’s battles with yesterday’s strength. We should actively desire, expect, and pray for repeated, refreshing encounters with the Holy Spirit.

Corporate Power for Corporate Mission

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just visit individuals in isolation; He visits communities. In Acts 4, the Spirit shook the entire congregation. For a church to truly fulfill its mission, individual renewal must give way to corporate awakening. When an entire community experiences a collective display of God’s power, the results are transformative:

  • Supernatural Boldness: An immediate empowerment to speak the truth of Christ without fear.
  • Deep Unity: A renewed desire to love, prefer, and sacrificial serve one another.
  • Divine Favor: A noticeable grace from God that rests heavily upon the people.

No matter what challenges you or your church community are facing today, remember that the same Spirit who shook the room in Acts is ready to refresh you right now. Turn your heart toward Him and ask for a fresh filling.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today acknowledging our deep need for Your presence. Forgive us for the times we have tried to walk in our own strength or rely on past victories. We ask right now for a fresh filling of Your Holy Spirit. Immerse us, saturate us, and let Your presence overflow from our lives so completely that it impacts everyone we meet.

Shake the comfortable places in our hearts and communities. Grant us the supernatural boldness to speak Your truth and share the love of Jesus Christ, even in the face of opposition. Knit our hearts together in deep unity, love, and service to one another. Let Your favor rest upon us as we seek to fulfill Your mission. We receive Your empowerment today.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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  1. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4
  2. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  3. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  4. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  5. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  6. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  7. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  8. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 2:4

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(KJV) Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Filled and Empowered: The Lasting Impact of Acts 2:4

When the day of Pentecost arrived, a sound like a mighty rushing wind filled the room, and tongues of fire rested on the believers. Acts 2:4 records the pivotal moment: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

This was not just a spectacular one-time event; it was the divine ignition of the Church. The first outpouring of the Holy Spirit fundamentally shifted human history and continues to define our walk with God today.

The Significance of Pentecost

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit carries profound theological and practical weight for every believer:

  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: Pentecost marked the beginning of the fulfillment of Joel 2:28-29. God promised to pour out His Spirit on all flesh in the end times. By entering this new era, the “last days” began, confronting all of humanity with the urgent decision to repent, turn from sin, and surrender to Christ.
  • Clothed with Divine Power: The disciples were transformed from fearful followers into bold witnesses. Clothed with power from on high, they spoke with an authority that convicted hearts, revealing people’s need for a right relationship with God through faith in Jesus.
  • The Birth of World Missions: The Holy Spirit’s nature is missionary. By enabling the disciples to speak in languages they had never learned, God revealed His deep desire for the salvation of every nation, tribe, and tongue. Pentecost was the official launch of global evangelism.
  • Continuing the Ministry of Jesus: Through the baptism of the Spirit, Christians became the successors to Christ’s earthly ministry. Empowered by the same Spirit that anointed Jesus, the Church was equipped to continue doing and teaching the works of the Kingdom.

Understanding “Other Tongues”

Acts 2:4 highlights that they “began to speak in other tongues.” This supernatural expression is a Holy Spirit-inspired way of speaking, praying, or praising God in a language the speaker has never learned.

On the day of Pentecost, these were existing human languages recognized by the diverse crowd in Jerusalem. In other instances, as the Apostle Paul notes, it may involve spiritual languages unknown on earth. In every case, it serves as a powerful sign of the Spirit’s indwelling presence and a vital tool for spiritual growth and effective ministry. Leading others into this baptism remains just as essential for developing strong, spirit-led churches today as it was in the New Testament.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the incredible gift of Your Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost. Thank You for equipping us with power, boldness, and spiritual gifts to live out Your calling. Cleanse our hearts today and fill us afresh with Your presence. Ignite within us a deep passion for the lost and a bold desire to share Your gospel with people of every culture and nation. May we walk as true successors of Your earthly ministry, doing Your work in the power of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  1. THEY WERE BAPTIZED / ACTS 19:15
  2. THIS CORRUPT GENERATION / ACTS 2:40
  3. REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED / ACTS 2:38
  4. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL / ACTS 2:39
  5. WORSHIPING … AND FASTING / ACTS 13:2
  6. KEPT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM PREACHING / ACTS 16:6
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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JESUS FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 4:1-2

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(KJV) Luke 4:1-2

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

JESUS, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 4:1

Jesus was empowered and led by the Spirit when He encountered Satan’s temptation.

TEMPTED BY THE DEVIL

One aspect of Jesus’ temptation revolved around what kind of Messiah, or Savior, He would be and how He would use His anointing (His authority and empowerment) from God. (Many Jews would reject Him because He did not fulfill their expectations of a political “Savior” who would step forward with military might and free them from Roman rule.).

  1. Satan tempted Jesus to use his power to serve his own self-interest (Luke 4:3-4) to gain glory and power over the nations instead of accepting the humility and suffering that was ahead for him (Luke 4:5-8). This was an opportunity for him to satisfy the people’s expectation for a charismatic Messiah (Luke 4:9-11).
  2. Satan still tempts Christian leaders to use their spiritual authority, position, and ability for their own self-interest, to establish their own reputation and power and to please people rather than God. Those who selfishly compromise with Satan have actually surrendered to his control.

Jesus turned away every one of Satan’s temptations by properly referring to God’s Word (“It is written”). If this was the effective strategy for Jesus, we certainly must know and rely on His Word as revealed to us in the Bible.

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  3. DO NOT REJOICE / LUKE 10:20
  4. SNAKES AND SCORPINS / LUKE 10:19
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HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON HIM / LUKE 3:22

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(KJV) Luke 3:21-22

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON HIM / LUKE 3:21-22

Jesus who from the beginning had been conceived by and filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35), is now personally commissioned and empowered by the Spirit for His ministry. (Matthew 3:17).

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THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32

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(KJV) John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32

This is not speaking of philosophical truth (the idea of truth) or freedom from ignorance. In the context of human knowledge, many things are true. Yet there is only one truth that will set people free from sin, destruction, and Satan’s power. That truth is Jesus Himself and the revelation of truth in His Word. We can know that truth personally. Jesus is described as being “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). He is “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). His message is the word of truth (Colossians 1:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13). Here are some important observations about truth:

  1. The highest, life-saving truth is found only in God’s Word – the living Word (Christ, John 1:1, 14) and the written Word – which reveals the message of forgiveness and new life through faith in Jesus Christ.
  2. God’s Word, especially the New Testament revelation of Christ and the teaching of His apostles (those He personally commissioned to establish His original message and establish the church), presents the truth that frees people from sin, the corrupt world, and demonic powers (Ephesians 2:20).
  3. Further revelation of “truth” is not needed to complete or enhance the gospel of Christ.
  4. The truth that saves and frees people spiritually is revealed only from God “by His Spirit” (1Corinthians 2:10) and does not originate from any person or from human wisdom (1Corinthians 2:12-13).

Romans 1:25 speaks of those who “exchanged the truth of God for a lie” (Greek to pseudie, “the lie”) of Satan. At the end of time, for those who refuse “to love the truth and so be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:10), God will send “a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness” (John 2:11-12). Thankfully, we can escape this deception and judgment by accepting and basing our lives on the truth sets us free; the lie brings us into spiritual slavery. The truth restores; the lie destroys. We are called to love Jesus and His Word so that we can know the truth that sets us free.

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