Acts 19

Everything God gives us is a gift. We don’t deserve or merit anything. At Ephesus, Paul found some believers who needed a more complete spiritual experience. As they had only been baptized by John’s baptism (unto repentance), Paul explained that they should be baptized in the Name of Jesus and receive the Holy Ghost. They agreed and showed evidence by speaking in tongues and prophesying. (Acts 2)

Some of the Jews resisted Paul’s teaching and maligned his content. He moved on no doubt to those whose faith and hunger for God was welcoming to his message.

God doesn’t force His gifts upon us. We are wise to hunger for and receive ALL that He has for us.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. [Matt. 5:6]