Feeling God's leading in an intimate way (Day 8 & 9)

During this 2nd weekend, I've been feeling great, and have become more and more sensitive to God's leading. Like this morning, as I was praying and reading the Scripture in the very early morning, I have found some treasure - the resurrected Christ commanded the disciples to "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22b). On this Easter Day, I suddenly realized that the resurrected Christ has in store for each and every one of His followers that they be filled with the Holy Spirit!

When I was driving to church, that verse together with the idea of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and revival have been in my mind. I felt compelled to share that in today's service (even though it's a special Thanksgiving & Testimony Service). Therefore after many testimonies, I boldly as a pastor, rose and did a bit of "wrap up" and pointed out that a powerful Christian witness & life has its root and rests entirely upon the filling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, whom the risen Christ has promised.

Then I went on (after a few minutes of sharing only) to make an altar to those who would like to live a victorious life and be a more effective Christian witness in their life. At least 12 people responded and we prayed after the service. In particular, I laid hand on each of them, praying specifically as God led me and I asked the Holy Spirit to fill them and to rule their heart and life. These 12 people are made up of some students, housewives, & businessmen etc. This is really an interesting mix (namely, Archer, 表弟, Jane, Terence, Tony, Kevin, David, Kalvin, Tin Lok, Dannie, Stephen, and Malcolm who left earlier). I am so sure it's God's leading and I just learned to be responsive. Glory to God!