Posts Tagged ‘ Empower ’

VerseD: Acts 4:31

When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak God’s message with boldness.

Acts 4:31, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit goes beyond sealing us for eternal life, for He is within us is to proclaim the gospel boldly to others.

VerseD: Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit in us to not merely to save us but to also work through us to share the gospel with others.

VerseD: 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

2 Timothy 1:7, HCSB

This life is all we have, and we must follow God and live by the Spirit, coming out of fear of death and the opinions of others (and ourselves) and of God’s judgment to walk in His power and wisdom.

VerseD: Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16, HCSB

God came to us, and from the moment of faith in Christ’s work on the cross indwells us by the Holy Spirit and empowers us to shine His light through good works and the sharing of the gospel.

VerseD: Joshua 1:9

“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9, HCSB

The opposite of love is fear, and God became one of us to restore the relationship between humanity and God. We know we are His friends when we not only believe in Christ but trust that He will fulfill His promises in this life and for the next, being able to not fear but face all this lofe has.

VerseD: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3, CSB

God told the Prophets that He was coming, and He came born as the person of Jesus of Nazareth who then promised to send the Holy Spirit. After defeating the power of sin, He now empowers us to fight sin and evil by dwelling inside us until His return.

VerseD: 1 John 4:19

We love because he first loved us.

1 John 4:19, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing Christ loves us before and greater than we can, which is why He came to die for our salvation.

VerseD: Matthew 24:14

This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Matthew 24:14, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing that God is sending the gospel throughout the world before Christ returns, and that we are empowered to take it there.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:18

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:18, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing God is with us by His Holy Spirit as we pray and seek Christ who gave Himself for us, empowering us to take Him to this world.

VerseD: Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.

Proverbs 11:25, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in giving sacrificially knowing that Christ first did this for us.