Living the Book of Acts

Living.the Book of.Acts…

Imagine living in a time before the stories of the early church were compiled into what we now know as the Book of Acts. For those individuals, there was no historical account to read – their experiences were the raw, unfolding reality of the Holy Spirit’s power working through the apostles.

They weren’t studying miracles; they were witnessing them firsthand. They weren’t discussing the spread of the gospel; they were actively participating in it, facing both incredible triumphs and fierce opposition.

Their faith wasn’t theoretical; it was a daily, tangible force that propelled them into uncharted territory, fueled by the transformative love of Jesus.

The Book of Acts wasn’t a narrative they observed; it was the very fabric of their lives, woven with courage, divine intervention, and a profound commitment to sharing the Good News.

As followers of Jesus today, we are called to that same dynamic reality. The accounts in Acts aren’t meant to be relics of the past, but blueprints for our present. God desires for us to experience the same wonders, the same victories, and the same life-altering encounters with His power.

This requires more than intellectual assent; it demands a deep, unwavering belief that moves us to action. We must take the words off the page and embody them in our daily lives. When we step out in faith, fueled by love, mirroring the boldness and dedication of the early believers, our own lives will become a living testament to the enduring power of the Holy Spirit – our lives will become the continuation of the Book of Acts.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the powerful example of the early church in the Book of Acts. We ask for a fresh outpouring of your Holy Spirit upon us. Grant us the faith to truly believe in the miracles, the victories, and the transformative power that you demonstrated through the apostles. Help us to move beyond simply reading about your acts to actively living them out in our own lives. Fill us with your love, that it may be the driving force behind our actions, our words, and our witness. Empower us to step out in courage, to share the Good News with boldness, and to be instruments of your wonder in the world today. May our lives become a living continuation of the Book of Acts, to your glory. Amen.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase..

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼