March 25th, 2024
In Acts 1:8, it states, “You shall be witnesses when the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon you.”
Whenever I encounter the term “witness,” my mind immediately draws parallels to the courtroom setting.
In the legal system, there are two primary types of witnesses:
- Expert witnesses
- Eyewitnesses
Expert witnesses, the first category, are typically hired to provide insight and analysis based on their specialized knowledge, even if they were not present at the scene.
The second category, eyewitnesses, directly observed the events in question.
The message conveyed in the Bible is that we are now eyewitnesses in our own lives.
But how can this be? We were not physically present during Jesus’ time on Earth, nor were we at the cross or the resurrection.
However, consider who was present: The Holy Spirit. Upon accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, surrendering ourselves to Him, and inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives, we become witnesses.
Jesus resides within us, and the events of two thousand years ago are now echoed within us. Through God’s power, we experience death and resurrection through Jesus Christ.
As we undergo transformation from within, we become witnesses to God’s power. We witness His love, grace, mercy, and healing, whether physical or emotional, through the Holy Spirit’s presence.
This transformation makes us potent instruments for the Kingdom of God. As eyewitnesses who have encountered and witnessed God’s movement firsthand, we now have a powerful testimony and credibility, drawing others to Him.
Therefore, let us confidently share the message of God with others this week, knowing that we ourselves have personally witnessed and acknowledged the living God!
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