King
James Bible Daily Devotion – Learning
Scripture One Day At A Time
Date: Tuesday,
November 10, 2015
Chapters: Acts
1-3
Message Title: Being A Witness For Christ

Hello
My Friend,

The Book of Acts is the fifth book of the New
Testament, forty-fourth book of the Bible, and contains twenty-eight
chapters. The author of the book is Luke and it was written to all
believers, addressed specifically to Theophilus, which means, lover
of God. The timeline for these events took place approximately
between 34AD and 65AD. The purpose of the book was to explain what
Jesus continued to do after His ascension into heaven in the form of
the Holy Spirit. What we are to learn from the book is that true
evidence of the Holy Spirit is directed by the power of God, in all
believers, it is He who gives them the power to become witnesses for
Christ. “But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto
me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth.” - Acts 1:8.

The
Book of Acts is basically summed up in one subject, soul winning or
preaching the Gospel of Christ to the lost. When Jesus told Peter to
feed His sheep, He instructed him to teach the Gospel to others so
generation after generation can continue the work. As Jesus speaks
with His disciples one last time before ascending up to heaven, He
reminds them He will always be with them through the Holy Spirit, and
that they are to be witnesses to the lost until He returns. They
asked Him when He will return and restore Israel and He gave this
response.

“And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times
or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye
shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and
ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea,
and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken
up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they
looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood
by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why
stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up
from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen
him go into heaven.” - Acts 1:7-11.

“why
stand ye gazing up into heaven?” Many of us wait for the day
Jesus returns, and there are so many signs of His soon return, but we
can't just stand there waiting, we have work to do. There
is a saying, “Live as though today will be your last day, but
always plan for tomorrow.” We who are saved and living our lives
with the power of the Holy Spirit in us are witnesses of the amazing
life that only Jesus can give, and believe it or not, we have the
power to save a soul. No, we cannot literally touch and save someone,
only Jesus saves,
but the way we live with Christ in us can
lead some lost people to Him. “Brethren,
if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let
him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his
way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of
sins.” - James 5:19,20.

Jews from all over the
world and every language gathered to hear Peter and the other
Apostles preach during the day of Pentecost, it was amazing, just as
Jesus promised they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Their first
miracle was speaking in tongues, now, this was not some mumbo jumbo
that you hear people saying that claim they speak in tongues, they
were speaking the Gospel in their own native language, but the people
heard every work in their own.

“Now
when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto
Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall
we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one
of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto
you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many
as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he
testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward
generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand
souls. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and
breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness
and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the
people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be
saved.” - Acts 2:37-41,46,47.

“Repent,
and be baptized every one of you” Many people take this
verse out of context, they are led to believe that in order to be
saved they need to receive Christ and be baptized. He wasn't
referring to water baptism here, but being baptized with the Holy
Spirit. Remember, John baptized with water, Jesus baptizes with the
Holy Spirit. To repent means to turn away from thinking that our own
works can save us, and turn to Christ. Water baptism is a public
profession that we have repented and are only trusting in Christ. And
while baptism has nothing to do with our salvation, to fully
understand the power of the Holy Spirit in us it is important that we
also get baptized with water. Water baptism illustrates what Jesus
did when He got baptized, He certainly didn't need remission for His
sins we He got baptized, but when He came up out of the water He
received the fullness of the Holy Spirit in Him (remember the Spirit
came upon Him like a dove coming from heaven).

“Know
ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were
baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism
into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the
glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we
shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:” -
Romans 6:3-5.

Three thousand people
were saved and got baptized that day, the Apostles continued
preaching the Gospel to everyone and everywhere they met. As Peter
and John were going into the temple, they were led by the Holy Spirit
to speak to a blind beggar sitting at the gate. “And
Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And
he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then
Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I
thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And
he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his
feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and
walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping,
and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising
God:” - Acts 3:4-9.

“Silver
and gold have I none” So many people think they are doing
homeless beggars a favor when they give them money, while we are
certainly not to ignore the poor, what they really need is Jesus.
Never underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit,
He will enable all who allow Him to work in their lives the power to
do anything, even come out of poverty. While the Holy Spirit does give us the
power to do and get through anything, He will only do it if it will
glorify God. We are not miracle workers, but we can be the miracle
someone needs. God does give us the power to heal people in many ways
through His power, but only
He can save a life that truly wants to be saved. “When
Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with
him in glory. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the
which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Knowing
that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for
ye serve the Lord Christ.” -
Colossians 3:4,15,24.

Today's
Prayer: God, No other power in the world can compare to
Your Power, only You can give me the power to overcome my
afflictions, trials, and difficulties and in the midst of them, be a
testimony to others. I try and try to handle things on my own, but it
never works, You are my hope, my peace, my comfort, and my sanity.
Lord, I need Your power, give me Your power and work in me so much
that others see You through me and receive You too. Thank You for
loving me and not giving up on me and for always being there when I
need You, even when I try to do things on my own. I love You, Lord
and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying
for you,
Christina

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