Yesterday we looked at the men who had been with Jesus for 3+ years. When they saw Him after the resurrection, some doubted. We doubt. What is the remedy for that doubt?
Then days later these same men, some of whom doubted. Led a movement in Jerusalem and thousands responded. Those same men who were hiding in a room after their leader’s execution stood in public accusing not only the government but the people who were listening of rebellion against God. The result? Thousands came to believe in Christ.
What was the difference?
Their experience with Christ was empowered and activated by the Holy Spirit. That was the source of their power. He was the difference in their lives.
As believers we have a choice. That choice is something that we have to make on a daily basis. Paul refers to that choice in Romans 12:1 – 2. Daily we have to choose to be a living sacrifice. We have to choose to move from doubt to trust in Christ and reliance on the Holy Spirit to navigate this journey which we began when we trusted Christ.
But there is more…
What was the difference?
Their experience with Christ was empowered and activated by the Holy Spirit. That was the source of their power. He was the difference in their lives.
As believers we have a choice. That choice is something that we have to make on a daily basis. Paul refers to that choice in Romans 12:1 – 2. Daily we have to choose to be a living sacrifice. We have to choose to move from doubt to trust in Christ and reliance on the Holy Spirit to navigate this journey which we began when we trusted Christ.
But there is more…
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