Power

“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 ‭NIV‬‬

Powerlessness is painful! Longing to see people healed and God to be revealed is grievous without the power to do the work. Jesus waited 30 years to be released into ministey. When He was baptised in water He was also baptised in the Holy Spirit. However, first, He was driven into the wilderness to fast for 40 days and nights, during which time He was tempted by the devil. We are not told about His waiting period, during this time He probably worked as a carpenter, Joseph’s trade. As the eldest son He would have received Joseph’s business. 

We have a carpenter living near our home and we see him making all manner of household furniture. He lives in a humble cottage with his wife and children. The home does not have glass windows. He is not educated in English, as most are today. Yet we like to do business with him.

The apostles were humble men, mostly. They were not greatly educated. However, Jesus chose them. Before they received the Holy Spirit they were fearful men. Afterwards they were powerhouses and did mighty works. When we receive the Holy Spirit He comes with His power and boldness. 

Today I am seeking more of the Holy Spirit. I want to see Him move and change lives. Amen!