Acts 1 -- About The Holy Spirit

My commentary said, "The book of Acts is the account of the work of the Holy Spirit in and through the church.  The gospel of Luke records what Jesus began to do and teach in His human body, and the book of Acts tells us what Jesus continued to do and teach through His spiritual body, the church."

"They believed in the Risen Christ.  He'd taught them the reality of the resurrection, the coming of His kingdom, the power of His Holy Spirit, and the assurance of His coming again ... Jesus did not rebuke them when they kept asking about the future Jewish kingdom.  After all, He had opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, so they knew what they were asking.  But God has not revealed His timetable to us, and it is futile for us to speculate.  The important thing is not to be curious about the future but to be busy in the present, sharing the message of God's spiritual kingdom."

"Acts 1:8 is a key verse.  To begin with, it explains that the power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit and not from man.  God's people experienced repeated fillings of the Spirit as they faced new opportunities and obstacles.  Ordinary people were able to do extraordinary things because the Spirit of God was at work in their lives.  The ministry of the Holy Spirit is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity."

Father, let me never forget how much I need Your Spirit.  Fill me back up whenever I run low.  Empower me to be a witness to all Christ has done!

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford