Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
These verses have all the appeal of a command to climb Mt Everest or run across the Lower 48. We have to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Do you know how far the ends of the earth are? And as soon as crazy Elon Musk colonizes Mars, we’ll have to send evangelists up there too. That’s exhausting just to think about.
But don’t miss the first part of the verse. Jesus commands us fly and gives us wings. We will have the power to do what He calls us to do. Not because we will tap some unforeseen abilities in ourselves, but because He will provide it in the Holy Spirit. Step up to the long journey and trust in His strength to move you on.
Prayer prompt: Lord, help me to remember the power You’ve given me to accomplish Your plans.