Days of Heaven Upon Earth

Devotional For

March 4

      "They were all filled with the Holy Ghost" (Acts ii. 4).
      
      Blessed secret of spiritual purity, victory and joy, of physical life and healing, and all power for service. Filled with the Spirit there is no room for self or sin, for fret or care. Filled with the Spirit we repel the elements of disease that are in the air as the red-hot iron repels the water that touches it. Filled with the Spirit we are always ready for service, and Satan turns away when he finds the Holy Ghost enrobing us in His garments of holy flame. Not half-filled, but filled with the Spirit is the place of victory and power.
      
      This is not only a privilege; it is a command, and He who gave it will enable us to fulfill it if we bring it to Him with an empty, honest, trusting heart, and claim our privilege in the name of Jesus and for the glory of God.
      
      Holy Ghost, I bid Thee welcome;
          Come and be my Holy Guest;
      Heavenly Dove within my bosom,
          Make Thy home and build Thy nest;
      Lead me on to all Thy fulness,
          Bring me to Thy Promised Rest,
      Holy Ghost, I bid Thee welcome,
          Come and be my Holy Guest.