Dearly beloved, there is much confusion within the church about many spiritual things, but one of the biggest is the gift of the baptism o the Holy Spirit, the spirit of the comforter, which seeks the heart of the Lord.

All Christians have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, for none can call Jesus Lord but by the Holy Spirit, however we are also offered the baptism of the Holy Ghost, our spirit being fully immersed in the Spirit of God. There is countless verses that express the gift of the Holy Spirit, and His role in the church even to today.

Jesus told the apostles they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they did, and it manifested in both gifts and miracles, but also in an even greater boldness and love for the Lord. Fishermen became powerful orators and preachers of the gospel. Miracles were wrought and the kingdom of God was advanced and grew.

We seek not the power of the Holy Spirit for our own glory, but for the glory of him who pours him out upon us, for the glory of God.

The Spirit searches the things of God, hears God and speaks to us, that we may better know the things of God. This is the indwelling spirit inside of us, but the baptism of the Holy Spirit takes us to new spiritual levels.

Saul received at least six things when prayed for by Ananias they are: acceptance into the church, forgiveness by the church, a new name, new vision, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and a new role. Paul always gave credit to his preaching as being in the power of the Holy Spirit, right in line with what Jesus told the church.

Peter said the gift of the Holy Spirit was for those who heard, to their children, all who were afar off, as many as the Lord will call. acts 2:38/39 in other words, the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all who believe, not for our own glory, but for the glory of the Lord, that the body may edify each other and itself. The Holy Spirit is for the edification of our own spirit, for the church, and as a sign to the nonbeliever

The best part of all of it, we have but to ask, doubting nothing, and receive from the lord with faith, and he will pour it out without measure.