THE DAILY DEVOTION for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Acts 1:8… "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth."

Empowered for the Journey

When Jesus stood with His disciples just before ascending into heaven, He gave them a final, defining promise: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses."

It is easy to read those words and feel a sense of inadequacy. We look at our own frailties, fears, and shortcomings, wondering how we could ever effectively represent a holy God. But the beauty of Acts 1:8 is that the mission never depended on human capability. Jesus did not tell His followers to work up their own courage or polish their speaking skills. Instead, He pointed them to a supernatural source. He promised the Holy Spirit would infuse them with divine power, turning ordinary, hesitant people into bold witnesses.
That same power is available to us today. We are not called to navigate our faith quietly or rely on our own strength. Whether we are sharing our faith across the globe or simply showing kindness to a neighbor down the street, the Holy Spirit equips us from within. He gives us the courage to speak up when we want to stay silent and the grace to love when it feels difficult. As we lean on Him, our everyday routines become a canvas for His kingdom, proving that God delights in using ordinary lives to accomplish extraordinary things.

Three Key Spiritual Truths We Can Glean from Acts 1:8

1. Empowered by God: Spiritual impact does not come from our own willpower or talent, but entirely through the supernatural strength provided by the Holy Spirit.
2. Called to Witness: Every believer has a distinct calling to bear witness to Christ's love, grace, and truth in the world around them.
3. Starts Right Where We Are: Witnessing is not just for distant missionaries; it begins in our immediate circles and expands outward as God opens doors.

"Without the Holy Spirit, there is no life. Any claim of authority is mere pretension. It is vital to acknowledge our utter and complete dependency on the Holy Spirit. His power cannot be imitated, pumped up, gained from mental exercise or force of will..."

Charles Stanley Pastor and Author

Christ mission to the world 
1 John 4 Kullie Mawolo
[vs: 14] And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
John and others who wrote about Jesus were eyes witnesses of all he taught and deed in his earthly ministry, he saved them and every one who came to him by faith and they heard him declare so clearly his mission of coming to the world "to save mankind from sin and it's eternal consequence"( Mathew 18:11).it was God the father who planned our salvation and lovingly reach out to us by sending his son , the coming of Jesus, his death and resurrection was not an accident but was God's mission of love to rescue mankind from sin , the chief purpose of Christ coming was not just to be a teacher or a miracle worker but to save and deliver us from the penalty and power of sin , Jesus accomplished our salvation by his death on the cross for us and by his resurrection from death, his salvation is not limited to group or nation -he is the saviour of the whole world , meaning all who believes in him regardless of race, background or past , this emphasizes the scope of God's love and salvation. Whosoever believeth in him shall be saved ,
Reflections:
1, Jesus is the only saviour 
2, salvation is for everyone who repent and believes in him 
3, do you know and are sure that you have been saved?
4, are you preaching to others so that they can be saved?
     P  R  A  Y  E  S, 
04 November 2025