Scripture: Acts 1 v 8: (Words of Jesus)
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy
Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the
Earth."
Among the last words Jesus said to His disciples before
ascending to Heaven forty days after His resurrection from death, was "Be
My witnesses". It needed the Holy Spirit baptism ten days later to turn
them from frightened believers into Apostles of Jesus when His power came upon
them.
Whenever we encounter unexplained mysteries we search for
witnesses who can enlighten us. Everything about Jesus needed an explanation.
The four Gospels were written by those closest to Him to provide eye-witness
accounts from His birth to death and beyond.
Today, we have to be witnesses to others of the real and
powerful changes His salvation and presence have made in our own lives. Those
who were once tormented by fear witness to the constant peace they now have.
Jesus said in John's gospel, "My peace I give unto you". I can personally testify to 40 years of peace
that passes all understanding.
Jesus told His followers that they would witness in
Jerusalem (their home city) and Judea (the area around them) and in Samaria
(another country) and to the uttermost part of Earth (everywhere else). So
wherever you may be this word is for you.
We need to give Jesus the glory for miracles, healings,
financial and other blessings. The world who do not know the love of Jesus,
need to hear from those who are blessed and refreshed by it. They need to hear
your testimony of how Jesus saved you and changed your life.
The Holy Spirit backs up your truthful testimony so do
not embellish it. Tell it like it is and even if the hearers do not immediately
respond, the Holy Spirit will keep your words in their minds until He achieves
His purpose and they feel the conviction of sin upon them.
People who get saved without the conviction of sin never
have a real conversion of heart. Its only when they know they are sinners
condemned to eternal Hell that true salvation comes to them. When salvation is
real you have a witness from the Holy Spirit that you are a child of God.
So never be ashamed to tell people what Jesus has done
for you. Your witness is a seed planted in their soul that will be like a grain
of sand inside an oyster shell. It bothers that oyster until he makes a pearl
out of it. Jesus is known as the Pearl of great price, and He will keep your
seed bothering that sinner until His purpose is achieved.
Let today be filled with testimonies from everyone who
reads this message. Do not procrastinate, tell someone now of the blessings you
have received and let Jesus get to work saving that soul from death.
Prayer: Father God, You sent Jesus to be our Saviour. He
does the work to bring each sinner to You. Our job is to be a witness, as often
as possible, to plant seeds of hope into a sinner's heart. Give us boldness and
zeal to plant many seeds for Your power to bring into your heavenly home. In
Jesus' name. Amen.