Accept or reject, that is really the question before every one of us.
The Beloved Disciple wrote in John chapter 3:
16 For here is the way God loved the world—HE gave HIS only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in Him will never perish but experience everlasting life.
FATHER is the ultimate Giver and HE gave HIS Son to us. However because of HIS unconditional Love, we can either accept or reject HIS gift of eternal life. Yes, it is our choice.
Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in chapter 24:
49 “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as My Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from Heaven.”
Jesus joined FATHER in His giving as well for He sent The Holy Spirit to dwell inside each of us. However, we have the right to accept or reject being infilled with The Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in Tongues.
As for me, I found this second Gift to be as critical as the first Gift since It provides me a direct, perfect communication with Heaven. Believe me, in my weakness HIS grace is sufficient and complete in my life. These perfect prayers allow me to navigate through life and direct me to fulfill HIS Divine Intent.
In October of 1971, I received this baptism of The Holy Spirit. I had no Scriptural foundation at all and knew very little about the Words of Jesus or the Apostles. I was truly a “babe in Christ”. I simply submitted and received!
Each of us has the right to accept or reject FATHER’S gifts from Heaven. I simply choose to accept. I trust that you do too.