{"id":352193,"date":"2026-07-29T12:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352193"},"modified":"2026-07-29T12:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:32:58","slug":"why-many-people-do-not-receive-the-holy-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/why-many-people-do-not-receive-the-holy-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Many People Do Not Receive the Holy Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the 17th message<\/strong> of the Fast of Daniel<\/a><\/span>, Bishop Macedo emphasized that God desires to dwell within the human being but awaits a decision of total surrender.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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Receiving the Holy Spirit Requires Complete Surrender to God<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Many people do not receive the Holy Spirit because they lack total surrender to God. It is impossible to experience divine fullness by giving only a part of one\u2019s life to Him.<\/p>\n

Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> pointed out that people often dedicate themselves fully to personal goals, whether that involves building a career, fulfilling a dream, or starting a family. They invest time, effort, and energy into these pursuits. Similarly, those who wish to receive the Holy Spirit must demonstrate that same level of commitment and willingness.
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Total Surrender to Receive the Fullness of God<\/strong><\/h4>\n
God Offers His Presence to Those Who Give Him Their Whole Life<\/strong><\/h5>\n

During the message, the bishop explained that God offers to the human being His presence through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, this experience requires that the person respond with their whole life.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

God desires to dwell within those who sincerely seek Him. Therefore, it is unfair to expect the totality of God while offering only a portion of one\u2019s life in return.
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The True Desire for God<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The Intensity of a Person\u2019s Surrender Reveals Their Sincerity<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The intensity of a person\u2019s surrender reveals how much they truly desire the Holy Spirit. More than mere words or emotions, it is the willingness to place one\u2019s life on the Altar that demonstrates the sincerity of this seeking.<\/p>\n

The bishop emphasized that God is not limited by anyone\u2019s past mistakes, failures, or human condition. In fact, the Lord wants to completely transform a person\u2019s inner being through the Holy Spirit.
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A Decision That Depends on Each Person<\/strong><\/h4>\n
God Is Willing, but Each Person Must Choose to Surrender Without Reservation<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In concluding his message, Bishop Macedo stressed that God is willing to grant His greatness and presence to anyone, regardless of their merits. However, this can only happen in the lives of those who dedicate and surrender themselves to God without reservation.
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Listen to the Complete Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n