God Still Speaks

In John 4, Jesus talking with the woman at the well said that the water that he gives is like a well of water that springs up to everlasting life. Here He says that out of mans belly will flow rivers of living water. There are two distinct experiences for man who wants what God has to offer. When a man repents and confesses Jesus as His savior, he is born again. This born again experience brings love, peace and joy and is likened to a well of water that bubbles up unto everlasting life. Here in John 7, Jesus says that there is a river flowing from the belly of man. This experience is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In John 20, Jesus breathed upon his disciples and said "recieve the Holy Spirit", this is when the disciples were born again. In Acts 2, we see that they were filled with the Spirit and spoke in others tongues. Two experiences for the believer. In Acts 19, Paul asked some disciples if they had recieved the Holy Spirit since they believed? Here we see two experiences, the born again experience the second, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said if any man is thirsty let him come to me and drink. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is available for those who want more and are thirsty for Him. Acts 1:8 says that you will recieve power when the Holy Spirit comes to the beleiver. This power is available for you, just ask your heavenly father to give you this gift. You just might be surprized at what He does for you!