With Such Power

 Scripture:

“The same thing happened in Iconium. Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.” ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

The Book of Acts is full of references to the apostles and early church preaching and teaching with power. There was power to heal, save, deliver, and raise the dead. God’s power was very much part of everything that was going on . In this passage Paul and Barnabas preached with such power that a great number of Jews and Greeks became believers. It was not because of their reasoning or persuasive words. It was because of power.

Application:

God has been pulling me back to my heart and theme verse recently which says that I don’t come with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but with the Spirit’s power so their faith will be in God’s power and not the wisdom of man. I am hungry to preach with power, walk with power, pray with power, teach with power. I want to see God’s power flow once again in His church. I long to see great numbers come to Him, not because of my slick messages, but because of God’s great power. 

Prayer:

Father, empower me to preach Your word with signs following. When I speak Your word, let power fill the room. When I teach, let Your power confirm what I speak. I don’t want to operate apart from You and Your power. I don’t want to preach without Your power. I don’t want to pray without Your power. I need You. Come Holy Spiritual and empower my life and message. Let Your power flow through my life that people may encounter You in a real way.

Yours Forever,

Jeff