He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”
Acts 1:7-11 NLT
Where are we in the Story? Jesus had been crucified, buried, risen from the dead, and walked on Earth. He's standing there with the apostles who kept asking Him, "Now? Now are You going to free Israel? Now are You going to restore the Kingdom?" And He basically tells them it's none of their business.
WE would think that would be important, but here's what Christ thought was more important. In fact, SO important that it was the last thing He said to them on Earth, ...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses...
Then He left and immediately, two messengers came to ask why they were still standing there and to let them know, He is coming back.
He IS coming back. Are we witnessing? WHAT are we witnessing? Are our lives witnessing His life story in ours?
If not, it's never too late to start.
Prayer:
Father,
Oh, that our lives would be a continual GOOD witness for You!! Help us, O God, in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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