Set Apart, Sent and Filled with the Holy Spirit

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.” [1]

“So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went...” [2]

“Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit...” [3]

“And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” [4]

Guidance and Reliance! They listened to the voice of the Holy Spirit. They obeyed His voice, and He filled them. He also filled their disciples.

What else happened?

They preached God’s Word in places of assembly. [5]

A Roman Proconsul (civil governor) believed in Jesus despite the efforts of a sorcerer to turn him away from the faith. [6]

They successfully preached the forgiveness of sins and justification before God by faith in Christ: “Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man [Jesus Christ] is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.” [7]

As they continued faithfully to preach Christ week after week... “the whole city came together to hear the word of God.” [8]

Their listeners were “glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” “The word of the Lord spread throughout all the regions.” [9]

“Come Holy Spirit, please fill us afresh, guide us and help us to successfully point more people to Jesus. To God be the glory! For it is in Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.”

[1] Acts 13:2-3
[2] Acts 13:4
[3] Acts 13:9
[4] Acts 13:52
[5] Acts 13:5
[6] Acts 13:6-12
[7] Acts 13:38-39
[8] Acts 13:44
[9] Acts 13:48-49