The Spirit-Filled Life Start Here
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Nov 6
- 2 min read
Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | November 6 2025 | Acts 19:1-7
KEY VERSE: “. . . ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’” (Acts 19:2a, NIV)
MESSAGE:
The story of Paul’s encounter with the twelve disciples in Ephesus doesn’t end with their new beginning. What started in yesterday’s reflection as an awakening to God’s fullness now continues as a life shaped by His Spirit. Having received the Holy Spirit, these believers moved from being informed to being transformed — from hearing about God to living in His power. Today’s reflection invites us to take that same step — not only to begin with faith but also to walk daily in the strength of the Spirit.
When Paul asked these twelve, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”, he was calling them to a deeper experience of God. Their hearts were sincere, but their understanding was incomplete. Paul saw beyond their belief to their need for empowerment. When he prayed and laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit filled them, and they began to speak boldly and declare God’s works with power. Their encounter marked the beginning of a Spirit-empowered journey.
Believing in Jesus is the beginning, but the Spirit-filled life is what keeps faith alive. The Holy Spirit is not an idea to be discussed but a divine Person to be known. He gives strength to stand firm, wisdom to discern, and courage to witness. Many today live with sincere faith but without the power that faith should carry. The Spirit-filled life begins when we open ourselves to receive more of God’s presence, more of His power, and more of His purpose.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
The Spirit-filled life begins with openness. Let the Holy Spirit fill you, empower you, and transform you for God’s purpose. Choose today to receive His power and walk boldly in His will. PRAYER:
Holy Spirit, we welcome You into our hearts. Help us not to settle for partial truth but to walk in Your fullness. Fill us afresh, empower us for bold living, and guide us into all truth. Let our lives reflect the power and love of Jesus every day. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: SPIRIT
The word Spirit is translated in Greek as Pneuma. In the New Testament, Pneuma describes the invisible but active presence of God.
It’s the same word used when Jesus “breathed” on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:22). The root idea is not just power, but divine breath that gives life. When Paul asked, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” he was asking whether their faith was alive with God’s breath. Without the Spirit, belief is like a body without breath—present, but lifeless. The Holy Spirit is not a feeling or a moment; He is the breath that keeps your faith alive and growing.
Reflect on this:
Ask yourself: Is my spiritual life being carried by my own strength, or by the breath of God within me?
A Spirit-filled life is not just about activity; it’s about being fully alive in Him.
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