Living Out Actsનમૂનો

Before we go any further, it is essential to level-set on why we need to live out Acts and why you can do so. First, let's go back to what Jesus told His disciples in the Gospels. In John 14:26, Jesus informs his disciples about the helper God the Father will leave with them, which is the Holy Spirit who leads them and guides them into all truth and brings back to their remembrance the things in which He (Jesus) told them.

In Acts chapter 1, Jesus would again share with the disciples the promise of the Holy Spirit by telling them that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they would be His witnesses in all the earth (Acts 1:8). In Acts chapter 2, that promise is fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost. From that moment forward, the disciples… now Apostles would proclaim the Good News of Jesus like never before, marking the birth of the New Testament church. They would go on to heal the sick, cast out demons, baptize people, and help people come into the knowledge of Jesus.

So why should we continue to live out Acts? Because that is what Jesus' disciples did. The mandate to live life boldly for Jesus has not stopped, and we, too, are called to live boldly in the authority that Jesus has given us through the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is not just a suggestion, but a call to action, a call to live boldly for Christ.

The Great Commission was initiated when the disciples received the charge, and they set the example for what we are to do as believers. Understand that this charge is not just for those who hold the titles Apostle, Prophet, Pastor, Bishop, or any other church title, but for all believers. It is up to us to continue to live boldly for Christ, learning from the example of Jesus and what His chosen Apostles did with the charge He gave them.

Reflection Questions:

The book of Acts shows believers who acted on their faith immediately.

What’s one small “act” you could do this week to live out what you believe?

How did the apostles’ actions impact the people around them?

What kind of ripple effect happens when believers live out their faith?