"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit...But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:4,5,8 (NIV)
What is it that enables us to labor in prayer with a broken heart for God's Church? For our Nation? What brings about powerful conversions when men of God speak? It doesn't come naturally, but supernaturally. In revival accounts, authors continually refer to the power of the Holy Spirit. That is the missing ingredient today. How can we expect God to pour out his blessings on our fleshly efforts?
In the verses above, Jesus commanded his disciples not to do anything until they had received the promised Holy Spirit. If it was that important to Jesus, shouldn't we think twice before doing anything for Him in our own strength?
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