TOPIC:

BACK TO THE UPPER ROOM
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📖 TODAY'S TEXT:

Acts 1:12-16

🔑 KEY VERSE:

And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us." (Mark 14:15, KJV)

🖊️ COMMENTARY

The disciples had gathered in perfect harmony to partake in the fulfillment of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The upper room served as the cornerstone and genesis of the Early Church. This prayer gathering was established by Jesus and marked the inception of the New Testament Church. It was a sacred place where the church was born.

Following the ascension of Jesus Christ, the disciples returned to the upper room in Jerusalem. They united in prayer and supplication with one purpose. This prayer assembly of devout believers was instrumental in sparking the Pentecostal movement we recognize today.

The Upper Room encounter led to the conversion of many souls, the first converts to what is now known as Christianity. The Early Church flourished and expanded due to the Upper Room experience, resulting in rapid growth. The Upper Room encounter was accompanied by remarkable miracles, signs, and wonders.

There is a pressing necessity for believers to revisit the upper room. Numerous challenges have plagued the church, and in order to rectify them, a return to the Upper Room is imperative.

Many believers and spiritual leaders have strayed from their path, becoming entangled in worldly pursuits to the detriment of spiritual awakening. Let us return to the upper room and realign ourselves with divine purpose.

Let us seek the presence of the Holy Spirit once more, just as the disciples did in the Upper Room. It is in that sacred space that we can find renewal, revival, and restoration. As we gather in unity, let us open our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide us into a deeper relationship with God.

May the power of the Upper Room experience transform our lives and empower us to impact the world around us for the glory of God. Let us not underestimate the significance of returning to the Upper Room in our spiritual journey.

Let us embrace the legacy of the Upper Room and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that took place there. The unity and fervent prayers of the disciples set a powerful example for us today. By seeking that same divine encounter, we can tap into the same source of strength and guidance that fueled the Early Church.

In the midst of uncertainty and turmoil, let us be a generation that seeks the face of God in the Upper Room. It is in that place of surrender and expectancy that we can witness the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world. As we humble ourselves and come together in prayer, let us anticipate a fresh outpouring of His presence that will equip us to boldly proclaim the Gospel and advance the Kingdom of God.

May the Upper Room experience not be a distant memory but a living reality in our lives today. Let us heed the call to return to that sacred space, where heaven touches earth and lives are forever changed. As we yield to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to move in our midst, may we be empowered to walk in the fullness of our calling as sons and daughters of the Most High..
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📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN

Psalm 5, 38, 41-42
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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:

The upper room was a foundation and formation of the Early Church.
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🙏🏿 PRAYER:

God, I pray to offer myself as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable in your service in Jesus' name!
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EVANGEL DAILY DEVOTIONAL MEAL OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NIGERIA // MONDAY 20TH MAY, 2024