Pastor Anita
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 Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of
the earth (Acts 1:8).
As Christians, we’re not ordinary people; we have a supernatural life of
power. You received this extraordinary power when the Holy Spirit came into
your life. The Lord Jesus said in our opening verse, "…ye shall receive
power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…." What kind of power
was He talking about, and what can we do with it?
The word "power" in this verse is translated from
"dunamis" (Greek), and it means dynamic power or ability to cause or
effect a change. It refers to miracle working ability; the ability to make
supernatural things happen; power and ability that are beyond yourself! It
refers to what we call a "doing-power," or "working power";
it’s sometimes translated, "might." It also means the power of
excellence; the extraordinary ability to be efficient and effective in all that
you do. This is the life we have in Christ—a life of super productivity and
ever-increasing glory!
We’re never to be victims in life. If you’ve found yourself in a
predicament, a precarious or desperate situation, don’t cower; don’t give up!
There’s something in you: the life and power of the Spirit to effect
changes. You can change any unfavourable situation with this power in you. This
is Christianity; it’s a life of dominion. You don’t need to go from place to
place looking for help and seeking power, because the power to effect the
changes you desire, lies within you.
Prayer
Precious Holy Spirit, I appreciate you, and
acknowledge your awesome power, presence and grace in my life! I’m confident of
a greater tomorrow, and a day-to-day life of ever-increasing glory because
you’re the one taking me by the hand, and leading me to fulfil God’s perfect
will for me. Thank you for perfecting all that concerns me, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: 1 Thessalonians 1:5;
Acts 6:8
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Ephesians 1:15-2:1-10, Hosea
1-2
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 24:40-53, 2 Samuel 21-22
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