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.
—Acts 1:8
What do you think of when you hear “power of the Holy Spirit?” Most Christians think of the Holy Spirit’s power as some nebulous force that existed in the early church but is not needed or relevant now. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
In fact, the Holy Spirit is relevant for every era and generation, and His power is
not elusive.
When Jesus came, He made God’s power available to anyone who sincerely sought Him. No matter your ancestry, past sins or current trials, you can access the power of the Holy Spirit, and it will positively influence your life. The Holy Spirit helps us understand our unique spiritual gifts and encourages us to share those gifts with the church as a whole.
The power of the Holy Spirit will look different for everyone. You may not speak in tongues or have miraculous abilities, but the Holy Spirit will still be there. You may feel Him when it becomes easy to witness to a friend. You may sense Him telling you to give money or food to a homeless person, or filling your church during
a service.
If you aren’t sure how to recognize Him, ask Him to open your spiritual eyes. God is only too eager to give you His power and courage. Over time, you will learn to recognize and respond to the Spirit’s presence. This will empower you spiritually and draw nonbelievers’ attention to you, so they may ask to know more about
your God.
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