The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 28 May 2026 – Profitable Effect Of Holy Spirit Baptism
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TOPIC – Profitable Effect Of Holy Spirit Baptism
READ: Acts 2:14-28 (KJV)
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
THE MESSAGE:
Our text provides a powerful account of Peter’s Pentecost sermon, where he clearly explains the significance of the Spirit’s outpouring. This event wasn’t just a show; it marked a turning point in the history of the early Church. Peter, with the eleven, were earlier hiding behind closed doors for fear of the Jews, but the Spirit came upon them and had a positive, profitable effect on their lives and ministry. Before Pentecost, the disciples were fearful and hesitant. However, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly addressed the surprised crowd, proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus, with conviction. This demonstrates how the Spirit equips believers with courage, enabling them to overcome fear and share their faith with the world. Peter’s message was not merely a recounting of events; it was a powerful proclamation of the Gospel filled with the Spirit’s anointing.
The crowd, deeply impacted by his words, were “cut to the heart” and inquired about what they should do. This shows the power of a Spirit-filled message, convicting hearts and leading to repentance. As a result of Peter’s Spirit-empowered message, thousands were saved. The early Church experienced explosive growth, demonstrating the incredible impact that Spirit-filled ministry can have. This serves as a powerful reminder that the Holy Spirit is the key to effective evangelism and Church growth. To deal with fear, and to be able to stand up like Peter and remain standing amid attacks and arrows against the Christian faith in our day, the Spirit baptism is essential. We must seek the fullness of the Spirit today.
PRAYER: Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit, empowering me to be a bold and effective witness for You. Grant me the courage to share Your love with the world. Amen.
