The Power We Need: The Holy Spirit

Jesus didn’t leave His followers with just a task; He left them with power. The disciples were told to wait in Jerusalem.

Why wait? Because the mission ahead was impossible without divine help. Jesus had once walked beside them, guiding and empowering them. Now, the Spirit would dwell within them. John 14 and 16 reveal a powerful truth: Jesus’ physical departure meant an even greater spiritual presence. The Spirit would not only comfort but also empower them to do what they never could on their own—live boldly for Christ and proclaim His gospel to the ends of the earth.

Waiting tests our faith. It exposes our dependence on God’s timing and provision. But waiting with expectation is not passive—it is an act of faith.

As Christians today, we are not asked to wait for the Spirit; He has already come. The same Spirit who empowered the disciples is in us now. The question isn’t do we have the Spirit?—but are we relying on Him?

Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…”

John 14:16 – “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever."

John 16:7 - "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.”

 

Application: Before you begin your day, pray specifically for the Holy Spirit to empower you. Identify one area of your life where you need to stop trying in your own power and start depending on God’s Spirit.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, help me to stop operating in my own strength and start depending fully on You. Remind me that I cannot live the Christian life without You. Fill me today with Your power so I can live with courage, love, and purpose. Amen.