THE MISSING INGREDIENT - In spite of the urgency of the disciples' mission, Jesus told them to wait - they lacked one crucial ingredient to begin their mission: They did not have the Holy Spirit. Everything was on hold until Jesus poured out the promised Holy Spirit. No matter how well we think we may be ready to do great things for God, we must also remember that we are not ready to begin without the power of the Holy Spirit - “On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’" - Jesus' closest followers had seen him betrayed, crucified, and raised from the dead. They had been with the Lord after his resurrection — they had touched his scars, shared meals with him, and heard his voice. They had an incredible story to tell, and the world desperately needed to hear their message. However, they lacked one crucial ingredient to begin their mission: They did not have the Holy Spirit. Jesus told them to wait! Everything was on hold until Jesus poured out the promised Holy Spirit. To do great things for God, we must remember that we are not ready to begin without the power of the Holy Spirit!

 

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The Missing Ingredient!

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In spite of the urgency of the disciples' mission, Jesus told them to wait - they lacked one crucial ingredient to begin their mission: They did not have the Holy Spirit. Everything was on hold until Jesus poured out the promised Holy Spirit. No matter how well we think we may be ready to do great things for God, we must also remember that we are not ready to begin without the power of the Holy Spirit!

Phil Ware

God's Holy Fire

 

 

 “On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’" — Acts 1:4-5 NIV

 

Jesus' closest followers had seen him betrayed, crucified, and raised from the dead.

They had been with the Lord after his resurrection — they had touched his scars, shared meals with him, and heard his voice.

They had an incredible story to tell, and the world desperately needed to hear their message.

However, they lacked one crucial ingredient to begin their mission: They did not have the Holy Spirit.

Jesus told them to wait!

In spite of the urgency of the disciples' mission, everything was on hold until Jesus poured out the promised Holy Spirit.

No matter how well we think we may be ready to do great things for God, we must also remember that we are not ready to begin without the power of the Holy Spirit!

Today's Prayer

Almighty God, thank you for being willing to share yourself and your power with me through the Holy Spirit.

Forgive me when I try to operate by my own timing, my own sense of sufficiency, and my own wisdom and plans.

I recognize my deep need for the Holy Spirit to move in me, to empower me, and to equip me for your work in the world.

In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

God's Holy Fire is a daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The Thoughts and Prayer for God's Holy Fire are written by Phil Ware.

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