Day 5: Power for a Purpose
Scripture: “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
Devotional: The Holy Spirit's power has a purpose, and it's not for your personal comfort. It's for mission. The same power that raised Christ from the dead and launched the early church into a hostile world lives in you. This power isn't meant to be stored away; it's meant to be unleashed as you bear witness to Jesus. A "powerless" Christian life is often a self-centered one, focused on personal holiness without a burning desire to see others saved. The Spirit's filling propels us out of our holy huddles and into the messy, broken world that Jesus died for.
Think About:
When was the last time I had a conversation about my faith that required the Holy Spirit's courage or wisdom?
Is my Christian life primarily about my comfort and improvement, or about joining God's mission to save the world?
Pray: Holy Spirit, I receive Your power right now. Forgive me for hoarding it for myself. Give me divine appointments and boldness to be a witness for Jesus. Use me to bring light into the darkness, starting right where I am.
Dig Deeper: Acts 4:29-31; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; 2 Timothy 1:7
