Church! Consumed by the fire of the Holy Ghost

When Solomon dedicated the Temple of God by sacrifices and prayer, fire came down from heaven consuming the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the house. (2 Chronicles 7:1).

Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the baptism of the Holy Ghost. They were acceptable sacrifices: they were followers of Jesus, baptized in His name. (John 3:22, John 3:26, John 4:1-3).

 "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." - Acts 1:5 KJV

John foretold that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Ghost and with fire.

"John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:" - Luke 3:16 KJV

"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:1-4 KJV

The glory of the Lord filled the house, and Jesus consumed them with the fire of His Spirit. The sign of His acceptance was their speaking in tongues as His Spirit gave them utterance.

By presenting ourselves to God with repentance from the world, baptized in His name, and filled with His Spirit, we are a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to Him, which is true worship.

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." - Romans 12:1 KJV

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

So, let’s have church! Time to worship Jesus and be consumed with the fire of His Holy Ghost!