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June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

WITH GREAT POWER / ACTS 4:33

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(KJV) Acts 4:33

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

WITH GREAT POWER / ACTS 4:33

Unleashing the Witness: What it Means to Walk in “Great Power” (Acts 4:33)

What changes a group of frightened, hiding disciples into a force that transforms the world?

The answer is found in Acts 4:33: “And with great power the apostles gave their witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.”

“Great power” is the defining characteristic of Spirit-filled preaching and witnessing. It is not about human talent, charisma, or clever arguments. It is the supernatural backing of the Holy Spirit.

Here are three reasons why this great power marks true, Spirit-filled witnessing.

1. It is Firmly Rooted in God’s Word

The witness of the early church pioneers was not based on personal opinions. They stood firmly on the scripture.

In Acts 4:29, the believers prayed, “Grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.” Their confidence came straight from the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

When you know you are speaking God’s truth, your voice shifts from hesitant to bold. Power flows when we stop sharing our own ideas and start sharing His unchanging Word.

2. It Carries the Authority of Jesus Christ

The disciples possessed an unshakeable awareness of their divine commissioning. They knew exactly who sent them.

They were chosen by Jesus Christ Himself—the One who conquered death, rose from the grave, and promised to work through them.

You do not speak on your own authority. You are an ambassador for the King of Kings. This realization eliminates the fear of man and replaces it with holy confidence.

3. It Brings the Conviction of the Holy Spirit

True power is seen in the heart of the listener. When the disciples spoke, the Holy Spirit brought intense conviction to the crowd (Acts 4:31).

The Spirit exposes our deepest needs and convinces us of spiritual truth. As Jesus promised in John 16:8-11, the Holy Spirit convicts the world in three distinct ways:

Sin: Revealing that we are guilty of offending God and desperately need a Savior.
Righteousness: Showing that Jesus provided the only right way to God.
Judgment: Reminding us that everyone is ultimately accountable to God.

Preaching with power does not just entertain. It convicts, corrects, and heals.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the blueprint of the early church and the reminder of where true power comes from. We confess that we often try to do Your work in our own strength. Forgive us, Lord. Fill us fresh today with the Holy Spirit. Grant us the boldness to speak Your Word without fear. Remind us daily that we are sent by the resurrected Savior, Jesus Christ. Let Your Spirit move through our words to bring conviction, salvation, and transformation to those around us. May Your great grace be upon us all. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

HEAL AND PERFORM MIRACULOUS SIGNS AND WONDERS /ACTS 4:30

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(KJV) Acts 4:30

By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

HEAL AND PERFORM MIRACULOUS SIGNS AND WONDERS /ACTS 4:30

Power and Proclamation: Why Preaching and Miracles Belong Together

Preaching the gospel and experiencing the supernatural are not two separate ministries. They are the twin engines of the early Church. In the Book of Acts, we never see a powerless proclamation. Instead, we see a dynamic partnership: the word of Christ is spoken, and the power of Christ confirms it.

The Biblical Pattern of Signs and Wonders

Throughout the New Testament, miracles served a very specific purpose. They were not for entertainment, but for confirmation.

Miraculous Signs: These are supernatural acts that verify the presence of godly power, give warning, or encourage faith. As “signs,” they point away from themselves and draw people’s attention to Jesus Christ and His message (Acts 14:3; Mark 16:9-20).
Wonders: These refer to unusual events that cause people to marvel, forcing them to look past the human instrument to the divine power operating behind the supernatural act.

We see this pattern repeated continuously in the early Church:

Acts 3:1-10 & Acts 4:8-22: A lame beggar is healed, leading directly to a powerful sermon by Peter and thousands coming to faith.
Acts 4:29-33: The church explicitly prays for boldness and that God would stretch out His hand to heal.
Acts 5:12-16 & Acts 6:7-8: Signs and wonders multiply through the apostles and Stephen, causing the Word of God to spread rapidly.
Acts 8:6; Acts 15:12; & Acts 20:7: From Samaria to the ends of the earth, Philip, Paul, and Barnabas see crowds pay close attention to the gospel because they hear and see the signs being performed.

The Prayer for Our Generation

In Acts 4:30, the early believers cried out to God, asking Him to “stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

They did not rely on human eloquence or clever marketing. They knew that facing opposition required divine validation. As the Church today faces the unique challenges of the last days before Christ returns, our strategy must not change. We desperately need to pray that God will confirm His true message with great power, miracles, and godly favor (Acts 4:33).

Intellectual arguments alone will not awaken a spiritually dead world. Only when we proclaim the message of Christ in the power of His Spirit will we be able to break through the noise and reach this spiritually lost generation for Christ. Let us stop separating the message from the power, and start praying for both.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Your power has not diminished, and Your arm is not too short to save. We ask that You grant Your Church today the same boldness You gave the early believers. Lord, stretch out Your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.

Forgive us for where we have relied on human wisdom instead of Your Holy Spirit. Let our preaching not be with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power. Confirm Your message in our communities. Wake up this generation to the reality of Your love and the truth of Your gospel. May people see Your wonders, marvel at Your goodness, and turn their hearts to Jesus Christ. In His mighty name, we pray. Amen.

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June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

SERVANTS TO SPEAK … WITH GREAT BOLDNESS / ACTS 4:29

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(KJV) Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

SERVANTS TO SPEAK … WITH GREAT BOLDNESS / ACTS 4:29

The Power to Speak: Praying for Holy Spirit Boldness

Imagine facing a powerful ruling council that has the authority to imprison, punish, or even execute you. This was the exact reality for Christ’s earliest disciples. Peter and John had just been arrested, interrogated, and strictly commanded never again to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

When they were released, they did not hold a strategy meeting to figure out how to lay low. They did not pray for an easy life, nor did they pray for revenge against their oppressors. Instead, they gathered with other believers and raised their voices to God, praying one of the most counter-cultural prayers in human history:

“And now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.” — ⁠Acts 4:29

The Modern Battle: Overcoming Our Fears

While we might not face immediate imprisonment today, the pressures keeping us silent are still incredibly heavy. We live in a world where standing up for Christ can mean facing a different kind of opposition:

Fear of rejection from friends, family, or colleagues
Fear of embarrassment or saying the wrong thing
Fear of criticism and facing the sting of cancel culture
Fear of social isolation for holding fast to biblical truths

Left to our own human strength, we naturally naturally default to timidity. We become professional people-pleasers, letting fear dictate when we speak and when we stay silent. Christ’s disciples—His loyal and disciplined followers—knew they lacked innate courage. They recognized that to overcome fear, they needed to tap into a supernatural source.

God’s Blueprint for Spiritual Boldness

How do we break free from the paralysis of fear? The early church’s response provides a vital pattern for our daily walk:

1. Shift Your Focus to God’s Sovereignty

Before making their request, the believers acknowledged God as the Creator and Ruler of history. When you realize that the One who holds the universe is the same One who stands with you, the threats and opinions of people suddenly lose their terrifying scale.

2. Pray for Spiritual Enablement, Not Comfort

Notice that the church did not pray for the threats to disappear. They prayed for the courage to stand in the midst of them. Throughout our Christian life, we must persistently pray for spiritual enablement rather than an easy, frictionless path.

3. Seek Continuous Fillings of the Holy Spirit

Boldness is not a personality trait or a product of high self-esteem; it is a fruit of Spirit-led confidence. In Acts 4:31, God answered their prayer directly: the building shook, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word with boldness. This filling is not a one-time salvation event, but a continuous, daily yielding to the Spirit’s control and empowerment.

A Promise Worth Proclaiming

Jesus explicitly laid out the high stakes of our witness in Matthew 10:32: “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”

God’s grace—His completely undeserved favor, relentless love, and spiritual enablement—is entirely sufficient to carry you through every moment of hesitation. When the Holy Spirit prompts you to share Jesus with a neighbor, comfort a coworker, or stand firm in your values, do not look inward for courage. Look upward. Ask for a fresh filling of His Spirit, open your mouth, and trust Him to give you the great boldness you need.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You acknowledging Your total sovereignty over our lives. Lord, You see the fears that so easily paralyze us—the fear of rejection, the dread of embarrassment, and the pressure to remain silent in a world that forgets Your name.

Forgive us for the times we have chosen comfort over courage. We admit that in our own strength, we are timid. Today, we ask for a fresh, continuous filling of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us Your magnificent grace and spiritual enablement so that we can step past our anxieties.

Give us the eyes to see opportunities to testify of Your goodness. Ground our hearts so deeply in Your love that we can boldly acknowledge Jesus before others, trusting that You stand with us every step of the way. Shake our hearts, renew our courage, and speak through us with great power. In the mighty and holy name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

WE CANNOT HELP SPEAKING / ACTS 4:20

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(KJV) Acts 4:20

For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

WE CANNOT HELP SPEAKING / ACTS 4:20

An Unstoppable Fire: The Compelling Power of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church

Have you ever experienced something so spectacular, so life-altering, that keeping it to yourself felt physically impossible? Imagine witnessing a miracle, seeing the broken healed, and watching the ultimate victory over death itself.

This is exactly where the apostles found themselves in the early chapters of Acts. When confronted by powerful religious leaders and commanded to stop teaching in the name of Jesus, Peter and John offered a bold, defiant, and deeply convicted response:

“As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” — Acts 4:20

This wasn’t mere human bravado. This was the outward eruption of an inward reality. The Holy Spirit had created an overwhelming, unstoppable desire within Christ’s messengers and pioneer leaders to proclaim His message to the ends of the earth.

A Holy Fire That Cannot Be Quenched

Throughout the Book of Acts, we see that the early church did not operate on human strategy, clever marketing, or sheer willpower. They operated on the supernatural fuel of the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus ascended, He gave a singular promise that served as the blueprint for the entire early church movement: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

Once that Spirit fell, ordinary men and women became extraordinary pioneer leaders. The Holy Spirit did not just give them permission to speak; He gave them the compulsion to speak.

The Spirit’s Trail of Transformation

The Book of Acts reads like a wildfire chronicle, showing how the Spirit consistently inspired, enabled, and pushed believers to take the message of forgiveness and new life to everyone they met:

Boldness in Public Squares (Acts 2:14-40; Acts 3:12-26): Peter, the same disciple who once denied Jesus out of fear, stood before massive crowds at Pentecost and in the Temple courts. Empowered by the Spirit, his words cut to the heart, leading thousands to salvation.
Breaking Cultural Barriers (Acts 8:25, 35; 10:44-48): The Spirit drove Philip to an empty desert road to share the gospel with an Ethiopian official, and fell upon Cornelius’s household, proving that God’s new life was available to Gentiles and outcasts alike.
Redirecting Lives for the Mission (Acts 9:15; 13:1-4): The Spirit transformed Saul, a violent persecutor, into Paul, a chosen instrument to carry the gospel to kings. Later, the Spirit set apart Paul and Barnabas, launching the first official overseas missionary journeys.

The Same Spirit Lives in You

The story of the early church is not ancient history; it is our family history. The very same Holy Spirit who created that overwhelming desire in Peter, John, and Paul lives inside every believer today.

When we truly grasp the depth of God’s forgiveness and the reality of the new life He offers, the gospel ceases to be a duty we have to perform. It becomes a joy we cannot contain. We speak because we are full. We share because we have seen, heard, and experienced the goodness of a living Savior.

Let us ask the Holy Spirit to stir that same pioneer fire within us today, making us bold witnesses in a world that desperately needs hope.

A Closing Prayer for a Bold Witness

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the incredible testimony of the early church, and for the unstoppable power of Your Holy Spirit. Lord, we confess that sometimes we allow fear, comfort, or the opinions of others to silence us. We ask that You would pour out Your Spirit fresh upon us today.

Ignite a fire in our hearts like the one that burned within the early apostles. Fill us with such an overwhelming desire to share Your message of forgiveness and new life that we simply cannot keep it to ourselves. Grant us the boldness to speak Your truth, the wisdom to see the opportunities around us, and the love to reach those who are hurting.

May our lives be a living testimony of what we have seen and heard of Your goodness. Transform us into pioneer leaders for Your kingdom in our communities, workplaces, and families.

In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

SALVATION … IN NO ONE ELSE / ACTS 4:12

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(KJV) Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

SALVATION … IN NO ONE ELSE / ACTS 4:12

The Only Name: Understanding the Urgency of Salvation

When the apostles stood before the religious authorities in Acts, they did not offer a watered-down message to keep the peace. Instead, Peter boldly declared a truth that remains just as radical today: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

The early disciples were utterly convinced that humanity’s greatest need was rescue. They knew that every individual required deliverance from the consequences of rebellion against God, opening the way to a personal, eternal relationship with Him.

Here is why this exclusive truth changes everything about how we live and share our faith.

The Perfect Sacrifice

The disciples preached that this ultimate need could be met by no one other than Jesus Christ. He stands alone in history as the only one qualified to bridge the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity.

A Sinless Life: Jesus lived the flawless life we could not live (Hebrews 4:15).
A Final Payment: His perfect life allowed Him to provide the ultimate sacrifice, paying the penalty for sin once and for all (1 Peter 3:18).

Because Jesus paid a debt He did not owe for a debt we could not pay, salvation cannot be earned, duplicated, or found in any other religious system.

The Exclusive Road to Hope

This truth reveals the exclusive nature of spiritual salvation. It comes only one way: through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As Jesus Himself stated in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Scripture consistently reinforces that there is no hope of salvation for anyone apart from Christ and faith in Him (Acts 10:43; 1 Timothy 2:5-6). It is a narrow road, but it is a road wide open to anyone who believes.

A Mission of Great Urgency

The exclusivity of Christ highlights the Church’s massive responsibility to communicate His message to every person on earth.

If there were multiple ways to be spiritually saved, the Church would not need to approach its mission with such fierce urgency. If good works, general moral living, or other philosophies could rescue a soul, we could afford to be passive.

But because Jesus is the only way, our mission is critical. This absolute fact serves as the foundational basis for why the Church must passionately support global missionary efforts. We are compelled to back the ministries and individuals taking Christ’s message to other places, nations, and cultures. People cannot call on the one they have not heard of, and they cannot hear unless someone tells them.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the indescribable gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You that when we were lost in our rebellion, You provided the perfect, sinless sacrifice to pay our penalty and bring us into an eternal relationship with You. We confess that Jesus is Lord and that there is salvation in no one else.

Forgive us for the times we lose our sense of urgency. Disrupt our comfort and break our hearts for those who do not yet know Him. Fill us with a bold passion to support and participate in missionary efforts, both next door and across the globe. Give us the courage of the early disciples to declare Your truth clearly and lovingly, knowing that Jesus is the world’s only hope.

In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

PETER FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:8

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(KJV) Acts 4:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

PETER FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / ACTS 4:8

Fresh Power for Every Battle: Understanding the Ongoing Filling of the Holy Spirit

We often look at the giants of the early Church and assume they possessed a permanent, unchanging measure of spiritual strength. We read about the Apostle Peter standing boldly before the very authorities who orchestrated the crucifixion of Jesus, and we think, “I could never have that kind of courage.”

But Acts 4:8 reveals a beautiful, liberating truth about how God equips His people.

The scripture notes: “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…”

This wasn’t just a lingering echo of Pentecost. It was a fresh, timely, and specific impartation of divine power for a critical moment.

The Myth of the One-Time Filling

It is easy to fall into the trap of viewing the filling of the Holy Spirit as a one-time event—a spiritual box we checked at conversion or during a powerful revival meeting. However, scripture paints a completely different picture. The Christian life requires a repetitive, ongoing experience of God’s presence.

Peter had already been filled with the Spirit in Acts 2. Yet, when faced with intense persecution and interrogation by the religious elite in Acts 4, he needed a fresh touch. This sudden filling brought:

Supernatural Inspiration: The exact words to say under pressure.
Divine Wisdom: Navigating hostile questions with absolute clarity.
Uncompromising Boldness: Overcoming natural fear to proclaim Jesus.

A Promise Fulfilled

This moment in Acts 4 was the direct fulfillment of a promise Jesus made to His disciples during His earthly ministry. In Luke 12:11–12, Jesus told them:

“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

God never asks us to face overwhelming trials using our own storehouse of energy, intellect, or courage. He meets us at that time with the exact supply of the Spirit required for the situation.

A Pattern Throughout Scripture

Peter’s experience is not an isolated incident. The Book of Acts is filled with examples of believers receiving renewed fillings to match new challenges:

Stephen (Acts 7:55): Filled with the Spirit to endure martyrdom and witness the glory of God.
Paul (Acts 13:9): Filled with the Spirit to confront spiritual opposition and speak prophetic truth.

If these spiritual pillars needed repeated fillings, how much more do we need them today? Whether you are facing a difficult conversation, an overwhelming season of grief, or a daily grind that has left you spiritually drained, your past experiences cannot sustain your present battle. You need a fresh filling today.

A Prayer for a Fresh Filling

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today recognizing our own limitations. We confess that we cannot live the Christian life, witness to Your truth, or endure trials in our own strength. We need Your supernatural help.

Lord, just as You filled Peter with fresh boldness and wisdom when he stood before his accusers, we ask that You fill us right now. Holy Spirit, come replace our fear with courage, our confusion with divine wisdom, and our exhaustion with Your enduring power.

Do not let us rely on yesterday’s grace for today’s tasks. We open our hearts to receive a renewed outpouring of Your presence. Teach us what to say, guide our steps, and let our lives be a bold reflection of the resurrected Christ.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.

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May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

TURNING … FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS / ACTS 3:26

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(KJV) Acts 3:26

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

TURNING … FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS / ACTS 3:26

Peter stresses again that having true saving faith in Christ and receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit were dependent on each person turning from his or her own sinful, rebellious way and being separated from evil (Acts 2:38; Acts 2:40; Acts 3:19; Acts 8:21). The New Testament message is consistent with the rest of God’s Word, which stresses that there is no promised blessing from God without personal holiness (moral purity, spiritual wholeness, separation from evil and devotion to God’s purposes).

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May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

A PROPHET / ACTS 3:22

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(KJV) Acts 3:22

For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

A PROPHET / ACTS 3:22

Moses’ prediction in Deuteronomy 18:18-19 that “the Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me” was a prophecy about Jesus Christ. Jesus was like Moses in the following ways”

Moses was anointed (commissioned, empowered) by the Spirit (Numbers 11:17); the Spirit of the Lord was on Jesus to preach the good news of forgiveness and new life (Luke 4:18-19).
God used Moses to bring the old covenant (God’s “life agreement” with the Israelites based on His laws and promises to them and on their faithfulness and obedience to Him); Jesus brought in the new covenant (God’s plan of spiritual salvation and a renewed relationship with people through the life and sacrifice of Jesus).
Moses led Israel out of Egypt and established their covenant relationship with God; Christ liberated His people from spiritual slavery to sin and Satan and established for them a new and personal relationship with God.
Moses in the Old Testament laws referred to the sacrifice of a lamb to cover offenses toward God and preserve His people’s relationship with Him; Christ Himself became the Lamb of God who gave His own life as a sacrifice to pay the penalty for sin and to provide spiritual salvation to all who accept Him.
Moses faithfully pointed to God’s law and the obligation of God’s people to obey its commands in order to receive God’s blessings; Christ pointed to Himself and the Holy Spirit as God’s way of fulfilling His will and receiving God’s blessing and eternal life.

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May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

TIME COMES FOR GOD TO RESTORE EVERYTHING / ACTS 3:21

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(KJV) Acts 3:21

Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

TIME COMES FOR GOD TO RESTORE EVERYTHING / ACTS 3:21

One day Christ will return from heaven to defeat the forces of evil and establish God’s kingdom on earth free from sin (Revelation 19-20). In the end, all things the Old Testament foretells of being restored (Zechariah 12-14; Luke 1:32-33) will be restored. Christ will fully restore and renew all of creation and will bring it “into the glorious freedom of the children of God” (Romans 8:18-23). At that time, Jesus will reign personally on the earth (Revelation 20-21). Note that it is not the people still on earth, but Christ and the armies from heaven, that will bring the triumph of God and His kingdom (Revelation 19:11-20:9).

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May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

REPENT … AND TURN TO GOD – TIMES OF REFRESING / ACTS 3:19

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(KJV) Acts 3:19

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

REPENT … AND TURN TO GOD – TIMES OF REFRESING / ACTS 3:19

REPENT … AND TURN TO GOD

God has chosen to bless His people by generously filling them with the Holy Spirit. The conditions for receiving this gift are true repentance (admitting and turning from our own sinful ways and the corrupt ways of the world; Matthew 3:2), turning toward God (entrusting our lives to Him and surrendering to his purposes), listening to everything that Christ, the “prophet”, tells us (Acts 3:22-23, particularly through His Word) and always striving to obey Christ (Acts 2:38; Acts 2:39; Acts 2:40; Acts 2:42-47; Acts 5:29-32).

TIMES OF REFRESHING

Throughout this present time and until Christ’s return, God will send “times of refreshing” (through the outpouring and work of the Holy Spirit) to all who truly turn from their own way to follow God. Although difficult times will come before Christ returns and many will abandon their faith in God (2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Timothy 3:1), He still promises to send times of spiritual revival, renewal and refreshing to encourage His faithful followers. Christ’s presence, spiritual blessings, miracles and evidence of the Spirit’s power will be a reality for those who endure opposition from the world, reject its evil influences and remain true to God during the difficult times ahead (Acts 26:17-18).

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