Scripture to Read: Acts 1
As God uses us in the ministry of “multiplication,” there are times that we become a little fearful of sharing Christ with those we know who need Christ. But God does not want us slowed down and stopped by fear. God has given us some good news in His Word to be able to overcome all fear so that we fully carry out the ministry of “multiplication.” God wants us to know that we are never alone but that He is always with us because He lives in us. Jesus first clarifies this in Matthew 28:20, … I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Then Jesus clarified His ministry of “multiplication” through us even more in Acts 1:8, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. So, our Lord Jesus Christ did not want there to be any doubt about the ministry we’ve been called to do. Jesus told us what we are to do and that His Holy Spirit would give us the power we need to carry out the ministry of “multiplication.” The word “power” in Acts 1:8 is the Greek word, “dunamis,” which is where we get our English word, “dynamite.” God has given us the fullness of Himself so that we have nothing to fear as we carry out the ministry of “multiplication.” We just need to trust our Lord completely and crucify our fleshly fears.
Challenge & Application
· What are some ways to overcome fear and doubt as God uses us to carry out the ministry of multiplication?
· How are you living out the ministry of multiplication each day of your life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!