Acts 1:8
Rev. Doug McNutt
Jesus does not expect any missionary, any preacher, any officer, any member to be an effective witness for Him UNLESS you have received that power from the infilling of the Holy Spirit. We cannot do anything without the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, just like Jesus said in John 15:5 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Let’s pray and ask once again for that power to come down from above in our lives!
The Book of Revelation concludes with 'Come, Lord Jesus!' (Rev. 22:20). That's the heart-cry of God's people. So, why doesn't He? The Bible's answer is clear: God is patiently waiting and working for the gospel to be declared to every creature, so that the perishing will be saved, and the full number of the elect gathered in (Mk 16:15; 2 Pet. 3:9; Mk 13:27). Why hasn't Jesus returned? Missions is the clear answer to the eschatological question. Sunday, we conclude our series with "The Church's Mission in the Last Days." Join us!