Acts 1:8

*The S.O.A.P. guide shifts in the weeks before Easter to focus our attention on evangelism.

Daily S.O.A.P. Prompts

S – What verse stands out to me today?

O – What is God revealing about Jesus?

A – How should this change my life today?

P – What is my prayer in response?

Scripture

(Acts 1:8, NLT) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 

Observation

▪ I notice the contrasting word “but” at the beginning of this scripture. Luke (the writer of Acts) is contrasting what he was previously saying in verses 1-7. Jesus was telling his disciples to remain in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them, giving them the power they needed to advance the Good News across the globe.

▪ When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive power so that we can be God’s “witnesses” everywhere. This includes Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Application

▪ As a follower of Jesus, who is commissioned to be his witness everywhere, I need to make sure my witness is represented in all four locations Jesus mentioned. I need to witness in my city, my state, my nation, and the world. 

▪ The power I have been given through the Holy Spirit needs to be used for his purpose, not my own.

Prayer

God of the harvest! I pray for more harvest and more workers. Please, help me to continue this practice. However, help me to make sure that I am not just praying. Help me to make sure I am also going as a witness to the city, state, nation, and world. Anything else is unacceptable. Give me more power so that I can accomplish what you have for me to accomplish. May the lost be saved! In Jesus’ name, Amen!

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