But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Acts 1:8 not only promises God’s power but also calls us to obedience. The Holy Ghost empowers you so your life becomes a living witness meant to change the world. Jesus didn't give the disciples a motivational, pump-you-up “let’s go' speech. He gave them a promise w

And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:18-21) When God pours out His Spirit, He al

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.    (Acts 2:16-17)   When Peter stood up, he didn't say, “Let me tell you what I think.” He said, “This is that.” He reached into Scripture and brought a promise into the present moment. That is faith.