When you put your faith in Jesus, you received the Holy Spirit (Galatians 3:2, Ephesians 1:13). Did you know you also received miraculous power to be a witness? The word “power” in the greek (tranlated dunamis) is where we got today’s english word dynamite. Instead of earthly destruction inside of you like dynamite, this Holy Spirit power brings healing, restoration, hope, and joy to be a witness of Jesus.
8 But you will receive power (dunamis- miraculous power) when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The Bible, in Acts chapter 3, shares a story that perfectly illustrates this. Picture two of Jesus’ close friends, Peter and John, meeting a man who couldn’t walk since he was born, right outside the temple. The man hoped for some spare change, but what he received was far greater. Instead of money, Peter gave him the hope to walk, saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And just like that, the man stood up and walked for the first time in his life. This wasn’t just about healing his legs; it was a sign that something much bigger was at play. It showed that what Jesus offers goes beyond our immediate needs or quick fixes. It’s about complete transformation, inside and out.
Each of us as believers carry this same power, the Holy Spirit, which means we’re all equipped to bring light into the dark places, to heal, to restore, just like Jesus did. And it’s not about having everything figured out or being perfect. It’s about knowing who is working through us and what we’re capable of with this power.
Now, let’s be real. Accepting Jesus and getting baptized doesn’t mean everything in life becomes easy or that you suddenly have all the answers. But it does mean you’re not walking through life alone anymore. You have the power of God within you, guiding you, comforting you, and enabling you to make a real difference in the world.
One of the coolest parts of this journey is that it’s not just about what happens on the inside. It’s about how this inner change impacts everything around us. Our families, our friends, even strangers we meet. We’re called to share this love, this hope, with everyone we encounter. To show them that no matter who they are or what they’ve been through, they’re loved, they’re valued, and they too can experience this incredible transformation.
Heal the World, Heal the Home
Brandon Pollard
http://www.graceforeternity.com
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