Christ Made Us His Witnesses
With Jesus’ last instruction still in their ears, the disciples go forth speaking words of eternal life. Visited by their resurrected Lord and empowered by the promised Comforter, they fearlessly follow their marching orders in spite of mocking, threats & physical abuse. The advance of the gospel is soon opposed by adversaries. But prompt discipline, wise leadership and unflinching commitment only serve to enlarge the church.
Lord, we will Be Your Witnesses:
Wait for the Promise of the Father…
For John… baptized with water,
but you shall be baptized
with the Holy Spirit not many
days from now (Acts 1:4-5).
Jesus said: U Shall Receive Power
when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you Shall Be
Witnesses to Me… (Acts 1:8).
Jesus has been taken from you
into heaven, but someday He Will
Return in the same way you saw
Him go. Then they returned to
Jerusalem from Mount Olivet. And
they went up into the upper room
These all continued with One
Accord In Prayer (v11-14). Amen.
Lord, thanks for giving us Your Holy Spirit when we accepted You, to Be Empowered and Be Your Witness. Give me ears to hear and teach me how to listen to You. Enable me to better understand virtues like grace, forgiveness, eternity; and most of all You. Keep me from the distraction of busyness & draw me closer to You more and more. Amen.
Lord, let it be settled in my heart that You Are Returning. Help me to be sensitive to changing seasons both in my life & those around me. Help me to share Your life with others who are open to know more about You. Open my eyes to the signs around me so that I might prepare for Your Return out of gratitude for Your great love. Amen
Lord, Help me to be in communion with other believers & be in prayer together. When we think our voices are small and don’t count, help us remember we’re not alone. Use our prayers rising from all over the world and join them to fulfil Your purposes. And thank you for letting our prayers be a part of your big plans. Amen