Explosive Power at Work in You

What if the power you needed to change the world was already available to you?

In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came to them. Of course, we know this is exactly what happened, and the disciples became incredible witnesses for Jesus Christ as a result. The same is still true today, and I praise God for that. Jesus tells us we will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to us. That’s great news. We don’t have to try to do it by ourselves or on our own. The power comes from the Holy Spirit. We simply must be willing to be filled with the Spirit. The pressure is off because it’s not about us—it’s all about God. 

That means anyone, from a young child to a senior citizen, can be a mighty warrior for the Lord because it is the Holy Spirit who gives us power and uses us. Lives will be transformed because the word used for power in this verse comes from the Greek word dynamis, from which we derive the word dynamite. The Holy Spirit’s power is explosive, life-changing power. That’s what you and I are filled with when the Holy Spirit fills our lives: dynamic power.

I truly believe we are living in the last days of earth in its present condition. Jesus is coming soon, very soon. You and I have the privilege of being His witnesses regarding His soon return and the joy of being saved by His blood. 

Let me share three factors necessary to be His witness.

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Factor #1

A true witness knows what he says is true.

A witness is someone who, through their senses, has firsthand knowledge about an event and can help certify important considerations to the event.

Do you have firsthand knowledge of Jesus’ grace? Can you testify because you have seen it when you’ve read the Bible and observed God’s leading in your life? Have you heard it as you have listened to a testimony that brought you joy or found a song that blessed your soul? Have you smelled it as you held a flower and realized that God created that beautiful rose or smelled a dinner prepared by loving hands to feed the homeless? Have you touched it as you held the Bible, hugged a new member or consoled a friend?

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Factor #2

A quality witness uses deeds as well as words.

A quote often attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi is says, “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” Are you an acts-oriented witness, someone who practices what they preach? Can people see Jesus in you as well as hear about Jesus from you?

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Factor #3

The evidence of a true witness is that the power of the Holy Spirit compels them to share the Gospel.

If you have received the power of the Holy Spirit in your life, the natural result will be witnessing to what you have received. You cannot help it. Do you want that kind of excitement in your life? It can be yours if you ask God to send the Holy Spirit to dwell in you and to work through you for His honor and glory.

In these difficult times, people are searching for good news. They long for encouraging news that there is Someone who can help them, bring them hope and improve their lives. With the explosive power the Holy Spirit provides, you can share that good news. 

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By Tony Anobile, Southwestern Union Vice President for Church Ministries/Ministerial

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