Isn't it ironic that the Holy Spirit is often called the Comforter, but many are so afraid of Him and even reluctant to learn of Him? In Acts 9:31-43 it says, "So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.' Hey, ditto that for our church!
In this section we read that Peter is traveling to Lydda and finds Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden eight years. He says, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; get up and make your bed." Aeneas does! So .... many "turned to the Lord".
Then Peter is called to Joppa and raises Tabitha from the dead. Wow! All these who had been grieving the death of this generous seamstress must have been more than a little comforted.
The Holy Spirit always draws us to Jesus. In these cases it is recorded that many "turned to the Lord" and many "believed in the Lord".
Father, we desire the comfort of the Holy Spirit so we can see You.
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