21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperSample

Power Up!

Key Verse: 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. - Acts 1:8

Years ago, I had the opportunity to speak to a young lady on the street about Jesus. However, she was only comfortable speaking in Mandarin, my second language. Muttering a quick prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to give me the words to say, I fumbled and tried my best to share the gospel. To my surprise, when I made the invitation to ask her to receive Jesus into her heart, she said yes! Despite my weakness and lack of eloquence, she actually got saved. It was only possible by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Maybe you feel you are not eloquent or maybe you feel inadequate about sharing the gospel. The good news is this - God doesn’t just commission us for the harvest and leave us to fend for ourselves, He empowers us just as He promised in Acts 1:8. It’s the Holy Spirit who fills us with boldness, faith and wisdom to reach the lost.

The harvest cannot be reached solely by natural skill or expertise (or lack thereof). We desperately need the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses.

We may have imperfections and flaws - just the fishermen on the boat that day in Luke 5. Look at Peter, a fear-filled fisherman who was later empowered by the Holy Spirit and became a bold leader in the early church.

Today, let’s be filled with the Holy Spirit. Step out in faith - pray for healing for a friend, release a word of knowledge or simply share the gospel with someone.

The Holy Spirit is with you to power you up!

Response

If you have not been baptised in the Holy Spirit, take time to ask for it. If you have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, ask Him to show you how you can be a witness for Him today. Then, step out in bold faith!