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A pastor I know and love is discouraged. Although he is diligent
in prayer and works hard, his church remains small while a new
congregation nearby is rapidly developing into a megachurch. Yet when I think of the alcoholics, drug addicts, and sexually immoral people he has led to the
Savior and a new way of life, I see him as one who witnesses in the
power of the Holy Spirit.

Because of what had happened on the day of the Pentecost,
(described in Acts 2), we tend to associate the Holy Spirit's presence and power
with amazing phenomena and large numbers. We forget that a little later the
same people filled with the same Holy Spirit were rejected, flogged,
imprisoned, even executed. But through it all they were powerful
witnesses!

The Holy Spirit's presence and power can be evidenced in a dynamic
preacher who attracts great audiences. But it is seen as well in the
volunteer who carries on a one-on-one prison ministry, in the person
who witnesses to a co-worker or a neighbor...in the Sunday school teacher
who faithfully teaches week after week, [and in the kind-hearted who gives
of his time and resources to help the poor].

The power of the Pentecost is not reserved for the highly gifted.
It is available to all believers in Christ who want to serve Him.
"You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and
you shall be witnesses to me" (Acts 1:8)

PRAYER

LORD, I get so excited about all the blessings you've given me. I
want to be Your witness and tell everyone of Your measureless love for
me. Sharing to others of Your love doesn't make me special; all the glory
belongs to You. Lord, I accept Your call for me to be Your witness.
What do You see in me that I could be used to serve You? You alone know me
perfectly. I feel honored that you have chosen me, Lord. To be Your
partner in faith and mission is a great privilege. Empower me with Your
Spirit. Whatever You ask of me, I will do.

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