Main Thought
Jesus promised us power through the presence of God’s Holy Spirit. It’s encouraging to know that we have access to power that comes from God’s presence! But this power is for a purpose. We are to be witnesses for God, both through our words and our actions. God’s power can operate through us to have a profound impact on the world around us. This power comes with a price though. Sacrifice releases God’s power. We can sacrifice things like our time to spend it with God; food, in order to fast and pray; even sin, in order to be nearer to God. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the power that is released.
Main Passages
4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
- Acts 1:4-5
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.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
- Acts 1:8-9
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
- Ephesians 4:30-32
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
What do you think it means to walk with the Holy Spirit?
What’s one thing you can give up in order to experience more of God’s Spirit in your life?