Tuesday, May 12, 2026 

Scripture 

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 

Reflections 

Many Christians get anxious about being a witness to the gospel. 

Sometimes the anxiety comes from a lack of confidence in one’s ability to speak well.  Sometimes the anxiety comes from an awareness of not knowing all the answers.  Sometimes the anxiety comes from a fear of what others will think or say. 

Such anxiety is not from God.  We’re weak human beings and the anxiety should not come as a surprise.  Still, being a witness is not all about us and our ability to speak.  It is about how God wants to work through us. 

In the book of Acts is called “The Acts of the Apostles”.  More appropriately, it might be called “The Acts of God through the Apostles”.  It was not just about them.  It was about God, the Holy Spirit.  The people trusted in God.  God’s Spirit was poured out.  The rest is now history. 

Our calling is simply to trust in Him.  When we trust in Him, we open our lives to what He would like to accomplish through us.  He pours out his Spirit.  The words flow.  The rest is in His hands. 

Prayer 

Lord God, thank you for your Spirit which dispels fear.  Be at work through me that I might boldly speak of what you have done for me.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen. 

Full Reading: Acts 1:6-14