 In Acts 1:8, Jesus told the Apostles, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” The word “witnesses” is the Greek word “martus”. It’s where we get the word “martyr”—but “martus” doesn’t just mean dying for the Lord. “Martus” literally means “living for the Lord.” Living daily with an intensity that even the threat of death is not a deterrent. And just like the disciples, we need the Holy Spirit to live for Him.
No matter what promises or grand declarations of faith we make, we can’t truly live for Him without the power of the Holy Spirit. We can be born in the flesh, rely upon our own ability, and even promise, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” (see Matthew 26:35). Others don’t need to hear us make pompous promises of fleeting faith. They need to see us as witnesses for the Lord—willing not only to die, but also to live for Him every day. The only way this life is possible is by the power of the Holy Spirit. So how do we develop this daily reliance on the Holy Spirit? You don’t need to solve some spiritual puzzle or attain a certain level of holiness. Just start walking and talking with Him. Like any relationship, it will take time as you walk and talk with the Holy Spirit every day. So if you haven’t said, “hello” to the Holy Spirit, why not say “hello” right now? And if you have, continue to speak to Him throughout the day, every day—and you’ll find that as your relationship with Him grows, your reliance upon Him will deepen. Comments are closed.
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