January 24, 2018: SOAP #2974:  Exodus 9-11; Luke 24

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 24:46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.  49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Observation:   In the beginning of the book of Luke, we read of the Holy Spirit’s part in the life and ministry of Jesus.  Now, just five verses from the end of Luke, we read that what the Holy Spirit started in Jesus (Luke 3:22), He would continue in Jesus’ disciples.   They were to go into all the world to preach the gospel, but first, they must stay in Jerusalem until the same Holy Spirit that empowered Jesus, empowered them.

Luke continued his narrative of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts.  What the Father had promised was imparted to the disciples in Acts 2:1-4.  The book of Acts proves it was worth their wait!

Application:   I am finding it is always worth waiting for the Holy Spirit.  His leading sets the right timing.  His anointing provides the right empowering.  His presence imparts boldness.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, The Father knew what I would need to do what He sent me to do.  So, He sent you to live in me and work through me.  I depend on you.  Touch through me and flow through me, I pray.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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