God Speaking

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.”

(Acts 1: 8)

We had a new addition to our family, a darling little, baby boy and once more watching the miracle of life as this little one became a toddler who laughed and smiled at us, imitated our actions, and became a real personality, we grasped the fact that he would not remain a little one, but one day be a full, grown man. 

The disciples were shattered when Jesus told them, after the resurrection, that he was returning to the Father, and found it hard to believe that these few were about to spread the good news of Jesus Christ across the world and wondered how they could grow from 12 disciples to enough people to spread the Good News around the world. They would have to grow and become strong just like our little boy was doing. The Holy Spirit was about to bring about the mighty birth of the church by his power. 

Jesus kept his promise and when all the disciples were gathered in one room it happened. They were given the promised power. 

“Suddenly the sound of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each one of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them to.” (Acts 2: 2 – 4)

After Peter spoke to the crowd three thousand people were baptized and joined the disciples. 

The book of Acts is an exciting book to explore for it contains vital information and examples for us, who belong to the church of Jesus Christ. We too cannot remain stagnant and not be powerful in drawing others to find the Lord Jesus Christ. We can only grow with allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to guide us.  Just as our little boy cannot grow without the loving guidance of his parents, we need to heed the words of Our Heavenly Father and make sure we are constantly in touch with him through prayer and reading his word. 

We sing a beautiful song in our church service in which the chorus is, 

We are the church

This is a constant reminder of our unity in knowing Jesus Christ. The book of Acts gives us incredible examples of what this means, and we can learn to put into practice what those early believers learnt. 

“They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2: 42)