Jerusalem

4-1-2014              Acts 1:4-8

S.            4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

O.           Jesus tells the disciples to remain in Jerusalem until they receive the promise of power. Jesus says that this will happen in the form of a “Baptism with the Holy Ghost”.

A.           If Jesus gave this “Baptism” to his first disciples then I want it as well. I certainly need power to tell people of God and his great miracles.

P.            Father God; Baptize me with the Holy Ghost as you did the disciples in Jerusalem. I will witness to all around me. I need the help, courage and wisdom your Spirit will provide. Amen.