07/19/2026
Acts 10:44-48 ESV
[44] While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. [45] And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. [46] For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, [47] “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” [48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
I'm going full Apostolic this morning, after seeing someone denounce our experience, it's been on my mind. I wasn't raised in this, I'm first generation. I'm still very reserved, but I can tell you the Apostolic/ Pentecostal experience is the real deal. Are there people who fake it and take it way too far? 100% you bet there are. I've seen people "fall out" and roll in the floor to be seen, then go right back into a life of sin. But I've also seen real deal moves of God in so many services, where people are healed undoubtedly, delivered, set free, marriages healed (mine included), finances made to stretch to the unbelievable (again, mine included in times of need). Do people take it too far to be seen, sure. Usually the most Judgemental Pentecostals are the ones who are barely actually engaged in a service, and don't have a relationship with Jesus at all. That doesn't mean we all do.
King David was the man called after Gods own heart and he Danced his heart out when the Ark of the Covenant was brought into Jerusalem, image if he had an opertunity to be Filled with Gods Spirit as we do!
People who scoff at us praising and worshipping our Creator who suffered and died on a cross for our Salvation , will themselves go out and act a fool at a sports game (not insulting here, just making a point)
When Jesus talked with Nicodemus - he clearly told him- you MUST be born of the water and Spirit.
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