The Helper, Part 1

Good Morning!! Most Christians go through life barely hanging on. Yet God never intended for us to live a defeated Christian life. When first saved, most are so excited they just can't get over Jesus. Then something happens,...they know Jesus is their Savior, but there hasn't really been much change in their lives. They remain powerless, and their lives are less than joyful, productive and victorious. Have you ever felt like an ordinary Christian? I wonder if that is how the disciples felt. You'll remember that they gave up everything,...family, home, jobs, friends, to follow Jesus. They were totally devoted to Him. Still, some of them failed Him, some denied Him, and some were less than victorious,...but why?

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 (NIV)
The disciples fell short because, at that time, they were following Christ in their own strength,...much like some of us do today. It was not until Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected, glorified and seated at the right hand of the Father that the disciples received the "Helper," But first, you have to come to the end of yourself and realize you need God,...without Him you are nothing. Next, confess that you have been living life your way. Then, ask God to forgive you and fill you with the Helper. Your life will never be the same. You've heard what Acts 1:8 says, but who is the Holy Spirit? More on that tomorrow.

Before the disciples could live and witness as Christ intended, they had to wait for the empowerment of Holy Spirit.

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Dear God, we're tired of living life by our own efforts. We're ready to stop trying to live for You, and allow You to simply live Your life through us. We give You our all. Fill us with Your Helper,...and empower us to live victorious. Amen.

"Our weakness, is where God can prove Himself to be our source of sufficiency."