Actions of the Holy Ghost
Reflection on Acts 1:8
You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
It is the Holy Spirit, not we, who converts an individual. We, the privileged ambassadors of Jesus Christ, can communicate a verbal message; we can demonstrate through our life what the grace of Jesus Christ can accomplish. But let us never naively think that we have converted a soul and brought him to Jesus Christ. No one calls Jesus Lord except by the Holy Spirit (1Cor 12:3).
Witnessing is taking a good look at the Lord Jesus and then telling others what you’ve seen.
HOW DO YOU BECOME AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS?
God does not want all of us to be teachers, but He wants all of us to be powerful witnesses. Witnessing is not merely an activity – it is a way of life. Christians don’t do witnessing; they are witnesses – good or bad. Concentrate on improving your witness for Jesus Christ Witness by Love.
It is God’s will that every Christian should bear witness to what they have seen and heard (1Jn 1:3).
Witnessing is a way of life – you are always bearing witness to something. By loving your neighbor, you can communicate God’s love and your genuine concern for people in the most practical way. Your actions speak louder than your words when it comes to telling others about the Lord Jesus. However, your actions alone cannot fully convey the gospel of Jesus Christ to another person. It is also necessary to bear witness through words – to openly confess Jesus Christ and proclaim to others how they can be reconciled with God. One of the most effective ways to communicate with someone is to share a personal testimony about how God has worked in your life.
The Bible is the book of life, the treasury of truth…
…refreshing the soul,
…making wise the simple,
…giving joy to the heart,
…more precious than gold,
…sweeter than honey,
…a great reward for those who obey it.
The immense wisdom and riches of God, hidden in His Word, are available to all Christians. However, they are only possessed by those who diligently seek them out. Interior prayer is the key that opens the storehouse of God’s wisdom. If you spend time in interior prayer with God’s Word, you will better understand its meaning and what it has to say in your life.
“Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.” (1Tim 4:15) If you follow Christ, you may well be wondering what plans and purposes the Father has for your life, how you should walk in faith, and what He wants to see in your life.