SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 1:8
8 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 Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
MORE LESSON: John 14:26
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Sunday, 7 September
Memory Verse: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14
The Christian life is not meant to be lived in your strength. God never intended for you to struggle through your walk with Him by relying on willpower or good intentions alone. So, He gave you the Holy Spirit as your Helper, Guide and Source of power. Without the Holy Spirit, living victoriously is not just difficult; it’s impossible. Even Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received power from on high (Luke 24:49): that power is the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:8 says: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…. The power is not just for preaching or working miracles, but also for your everyday living. The Holy Spirit empowers you to love, forgive, resist temptation and walk boldly. He enables you to be a witness—not just through your words but also through how you live.
When the Holy Spirit is present in your life, everything changes. He’s the one who convicts you of sin, helps you understand the Word and reveals Jesus to you. According to John 14:26, the Holy Spirit is your Teacher; He reminds you of everything Jesus said. Without Him, the Word of God may seem like mere text, but with Him, it becomes alive and active in your heart.
The Holy Spirit also empowers your prayer life. Romans 8:26 says: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. He intercedes for you with groanings too deep for words. He strengthens you when you are weak and gives you wisdom when you are uncertain.
He also produces fruit in your life (Galatians 5:22-23), which these are not just nice personality traits; they are signs that your life is under His control. The more you yield to Him, the more you will look like Christ. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event; a daily empowerment is necessity. You continually invite Him to lead your thoughts, words and actions.
Living in the power of the Holy Spirit is the only way for you to walk in true victory. Don’t depend on your own strength; yield yourself to Him daily. Talk to Him, listen to Him and follow His leading. His presence brings strength in your weakness, clarity in your confusion and boldness in the face of fear. Let Him empower you to be a witness and a vessel of God’s glory. When the Spirit is in control, the fire of God will never burn out in your life.
Prayer/Action
* Thank God for giving you the Holy Spirit.
* Ask the Holy Spirit to help you stay yielded to Him at all times.
* Pray in the Holy Ghost as you ask for a fresh baptism, infilling and refreshing.
TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: God brought Israel forth also with silver and gold and none was feeble," So shall be my portion this month; I shall be rich and will not be feeble, in the mighty name of Jesus.
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