VALIDATION TO ACTIVATION

 

 

(Acts. 1:8) But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

     VALIDATE: to make legally valid;  to confirm the validity of; to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of.
   ACTIVATE: To make active, set up for use

Many of us are familiar with the above terms in making financial transactions. The card owners issue the cardholders  credit/debit/prepaid, gift,etc., cards after their applications have been submitted and approved or monies paid. After valid submissions are granted and all terms accepted, the cardholder is advised to activate their card by calling the specified numbers or going online to activate the card issued. Once the card has been activated, the cardholder can begin making transactions or purchases. If the card has not been activated, even though validation has been granted, the transaction cannot be processed.
I had an issued and validated discount member's card to a store and had forgotten to activate the card. Because I had forgotten to go online and activate the card, I lost discounts/points off my purchase when I recently visited the store. If I had only activated my card, I could have saved money on my purchase. (We learn by our mistakes).
Activation is a process whereby we challenge ourselves with some truth from scripture to be able to receive the grace to then do what the Bible says we can do. Before Jesus left to return to heaven, he promised his disciples that he would send them a comforter that would be activated to teach, guide and lead them into all truths. He instructed them that in order to validate and activate this promise, it was important that they wait in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. Just as Jesus had spoken, the comforter came and those who were in the upper room received the activation of the Holy Ghost. Those who were outside of the Upper Room witnessed the activation of the Holy Ghost upon the followers of Jesus. They not only received the Holy Ghost, but power and authority over Satan along with it. He has made available to all believers the same opportunity to activate this power in their lives.
Just as our credit/debit cards gives us certain "buying" power and certain limitations and restrictions, the spirit of God in us gives us access through the name of Jesus and power to conquer the enemy, heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out devils and live a righteous life. Yes, it is also available to anyone who desires it. There are certain requirements to unbelievers to validate this power which by the way has no expiration date and can be used everywhere and anywhere.
Validation Requirements: 
(1) Accept him as your Lord.
(2)  Believe in him (that he came, he died, he rose and will return again for his people).
(3) Confess with your mouth that salvation has come into your life and share him with others.
Activation Code Requirements:
PIN #: Username: JESUS
            Password: FAITH