05/23/2026
💫VOTD: Acts 1:8 NIV
Acts 1:8 is Jesus speaking to His disciples right before He went back to Heaven. He was preparing them for what would happen next. He told them not to rely on their own strength because the Holy Spirit would come and give them power.
The verse means that once the Holy Spirit comes into a believer’s life, they are empowered to live for God and tell others about Jesus. The “power” in this verse is not about fame or control — it’s spiritual strength, boldness, wisdom, peace, and courage.
When Jesus says, “you will be my witnesses,” He means believers are supposed to represent Him by the way they live, speak, love, and share the Gospel. The locations mentioned — Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth — show that the message of Jesus was meant for everyone everywhere, not just one group of people.
God gives us His Spirit so we can live boldly for Him and help others know Him too.