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THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Acts 4:8-10

Matthew 10:32

 

“Give unto the LORD the glory

due unto his name…”

 

THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT
 
When a person is filled with the Holy Spirit, he is able to do that which man alone cannot do. He is not just illumined, he is empowered and enabled by God to do that which may be impossible with men.
 
Empowered: To be cross-examined before the highest governing body of the Jewish nation could have shaken the faith of the Apostles. They could easily have desired to run away and hide from such a situation. But, instead of hiding from the imminent persecution, Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, boldly proclaimed the power of Jesus who had healed the lame man. He courageously addressed the religious leaders and condemned them of the crime they had committed in crucifying the Son of God.
 
Enabled: Peter declared openly that the healing was through the name of Jesus Christ. He offered that further cross-examination could be done to know the reason for the healing if they still doubted. They wanted to know how and what really happened. That power was by the name of Jesus of Nazareth. To hear such a name challenged the religious leaders of that day for they were responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. The Spirit of God enables us to stand for Him in the midst of the enemies. The Lord Jesus warned, “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven” (Matt 10:32-33).
 
Do you seek the Holy Spirit’s help in witnessing to others? Do you pray for God’s wisdom when you share His Word?
 
THOUGHT: Have I been consistent in my witnessing?

PRAYER: Father, open my lips to utter words to testify for Thee.

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