Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Today’s word (Word Of Reflection Daily) begins just prior to disciples witnessing the ascension of Jesus into heaven. Verses 9-10 says, “After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.”
In pondering over today’s passage the one thought which comes to mind is power from the Holy Spirit. Power from the holy spirit to not merely have beyond normal or beyond ordinary strength. Rather, power from the Holy Spirit to be bold, audacious, convinced (without doubt), perceptive, discerning, able and capable. Moreover, to be all these things and more with authority. Why? So we can go forth to spread the Good News in unimaginable ways and thus reap extraordinary results for God’s Kingdom. How often we do just the opposite and wonder why. Whereby we go forth first before God. Relying on self instead. Only to be disappointed, discouraged and less effective.
Hence, my take away today is realizing most times waiting and moving forward on his clock (not mine) and his power (not mine) are the truly the best way to achieve His results. Just as Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
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