A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"...But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you..."  Acts 1:8

In the opening chapter of Acts, Jesus returns to heaven, and the disciples replace Judas.  A lot is changing in the lives of Jesus' first followers as they embark on leading the first Christian church.

Crucified!  Buried!  Risen!  Everything Jesus said has proven true.  More than a good teacher, more than a wise friend Jesus is God of all.  The fear that gripped the Apostles forty days ago has evaporated, and hope springs up as the Apostles encounter the risen Lord.  Imagine the anticipation and excitement building among Jesus' followers as they waited for the Holy Spirit.

Jesus' promises and commands were true for the disciples and they are true for us.  Acts 1:8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  The mission is not finished.  God has called and empowered us to take the Gospel to the world.

Are you ready for God to move in your family?  Do you long to see God at work in your workplace?  Are you eager for God to change your community?  The time for waiting is over.  God is moving!  The activated church is the hope of the world.  As we follow the Holy Spirit's lead and operate in His power, the Gospel spreads to the ends of the earth.  People meet Jesus and their lives begin to change.  The greedy become generous.  The foolish become wise.  The selfish become servants.  Are you ready for change around you? If so, begin by asking God to activate something new in you.

Adapted from:  https://newspring.cc/devotionals/acts-reading-guide/acts-1