RICHES IN GLORY (T.D. JAKES)

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).

     God says you are worthy to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Jesus has prayed for you to receive the Comforter. Is it based on your merit? Of course not. You never have and never will live up to the expectations of a holy God. Jesus, who "ever liveth to make intercession," prays confidently because He died in your stead (see Heb. 7:25 KJV).

     Many have made the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled life so difficult when actually it is quite simple. Many have taught that if you wait long enough, if you pray hard enough, if you lift your hands, sell out, hold on or hold out, then you will receive the Holy Spirit. While their intentions may be good, their approach is not scriptual.

     We can conclude three things regarding the Holy Spirit: 

1.  Jesus is praying for you to receive.  
2.  You must experience a Passover before you can receive.
3.  If you have had a Passover, you're a worthy candidate to receive the power of Pentecost.  

     If you have these three things working for you--the prayers of Jesus, the pleading of the blood in His Passover, and anticipation for the power of Pentecost--you are a worthy candidate.