Verse
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people!"
— Acts 4:8 NIV
Thought
Not only did Jesus pour out the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:32-33), but the Spirit continued to inspire Peter and others to speak the message of God's grace and truth to the people. We must not underestimate the incredible truth that this simple verse proclaims. Just as God spoke through the prophets in ages gone by, he spoke through Peter and the other apostles to reveal his will, to form his people, and generally to support the apostles' mission. Peter's words are God's words because of the Holy Spirit who inspires them and propels them into people's hearts to convict them of sin and to call them to God's grace!
Prayer
Dear Father, I confess that I do not understand the intricacies of inspiration. But I also confess that I believe that you spoke your truth through human servants because of the work of the Holy Spirit in them. So I ask that you open my heart to know your truth through the Holy Spirit dwelling within me and empower me to live the truth your servants have proclaimed. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people!"
— Acts 4:8 NIV
Thought
Not only did Jesus pour out the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:32-33), but the Spirit continued to inspire Peter and others to speak the message of God's grace and truth to the people. We must not underestimate the incredible truth that this simple verse proclaims. Just as God spoke through the prophets in ages gone by, he spoke through Peter and the other apostles to reveal his will, to form his people, and generally to support the apostles' mission. Peter's words are God's words because of the Holy Spirit who inspires them and propels them into people's hearts to convict them of sin and to call them to God's grace!
Prayer
Dear Father, I confess that I do not understand the intricacies of inspiration. But I also confess that I believe that you spoke your truth through human servants because of the work of the Holy Spirit in them. So I ask that you open my heart to know your truth through the Holy Spirit dwelling within me and empower me to live the truth your servants have proclaimed. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Devotional provided by Heartlight®
© 1996-2017. All rights reserved.
