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NASB | Acts 1:8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses [to tell people about Me] both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth." |
Bible Question: This verse was brought up before but I would like to bring it up again. What are your thoughts regarding this verse and the power that is promised with the Holy Spirit? Could part of that power be the power we have in prayer? |
Bible Answer: Absolutely prayer is a major part of it. The power of the Holy Spirit was not given for our entertainment as many attempt to use it today. Nor should it be the ground stake of our faith also as many make it today. The Holy Spirit and His power was given so the "Good News" of Jesus Christ would be shared with the world. Prayer facilitates that. Scripture admonishes us to seek the God, unfortunately in many cases what is sought is the manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit. This is done I believe for one of two reasons, one it is very enjoyable to have or see the Holy Spirit’s power to be manifested in a person’s life and many have allowed that exhilaration to evolve into a desire to be entertained by the manifestations. The second reason is many attempt stake their faith not what they hold in their heart but what they see manifested before them. This is short lived. The Children of Israel saw some of the greatest miracles ever performed by God before man yet within very short periods of time they were questioning God’s existence. The Holy Spirit which endues us with power was given so we could confidently, wisely and boldly go into the world and proclaim the good news. EdB |
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