Moved into Mission
Acts 1:8–11
Once Jesus recenters His disciples on the Father’s plan, He gives them what they need to live faithfully in the meantime.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…”
Jesus doesn’t hand them a schedule.
He gives them a promise.
Mission doesn’t begin with strategy. It begins with power.
Relying on the Spirit’s Power.
This is not about getting more of the Spirit. If you are in Christ, you already have Him. This is about living under His authority.
The issue isn’t supply.
It’s surrender.
You don’t need more of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit needs more of you.
The early church didn’t advance because they were impressive. They advanced because they were dependent. A church motivated by God’s glory doesn’t run on hype or hustle. It runs on the quiet, faithful power of the Spirit of God.
Living as Witnesses
Jesus says, “You will be my witnesses.”
Then He ascends.
As the disciples stare into the sky, angels ask, “Why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus… will come in the same way you saw him go.”
We are witnesses to two unshakable realities:
A witness doesn’t invent the truth. A witness tells what they’ve seen.
We testify that Jesus died for sinners.
That He rose victorious.
That salvation is by grace.
That lives are truly changed.
And we live with our eyes forward, anticipating His return. That expectation reshapes everything. How we endure suffering. How we steward time and money. Why we choose generosity over consumption and eternal fruit over temporary comfort.
Most kingdom investments don’t look impressive in the moment. They look like ordinary obedience. Showing up. Giving faithfully. Sharing the gospel again. Serving when no one notices.
But Scripture is clear: nothing given to God is ever wasted.
When your life is invested in the reign of Christ, it never ends in loss. It always ends in glory.
Glory Always Moves Outward
What ultimately took Jesus to the cross was not first us.
It was the glory of His Father.
“For this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” (John 12:27–28)
And yet, in the wisdom of God, we are the gracious beneficiaries of that glory-driven mission.
When God’s glory captures us, it never leaves us turned inward. Glory always moves outward. It sends. It witnesses. It advances the kingdom.
So as we step into a new year, may we be a people who trust the Father, rely on the Spirit, bear witness to the Son, and live ready for His return.
May we be motivated by God’s glory
and moved into God’s mission.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…”
Jesus doesn’t hand them a schedule.
He gives them a promise.
Mission doesn’t begin with strategy. It begins with power.
Relying on the Spirit’s Power.
This is not about getting more of the Spirit. If you are in Christ, you already have Him. This is about living under His authority.
The issue isn’t supply.
It’s surrender.
You don’t need more of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit needs more of you.
The early church didn’t advance because they were impressive. They advanced because they were dependent. A church motivated by God’s glory doesn’t run on hype or hustle. It runs on the quiet, faithful power of the Spirit of God.
Living as Witnesses
Jesus says, “You will be my witnesses.”
Then He ascends.
As the disciples stare into the sky, angels ask, “Why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus… will come in the same way you saw him go.”
We are witnesses to two unshakable realities:
- Jesus has accomplished salvation.
- Jesus is coming back.
A witness doesn’t invent the truth. A witness tells what they’ve seen.
We testify that Jesus died for sinners.
That He rose victorious.
That salvation is by grace.
That lives are truly changed.
And we live with our eyes forward, anticipating His return. That expectation reshapes everything. How we endure suffering. How we steward time and money. Why we choose generosity over consumption and eternal fruit over temporary comfort.
Most kingdom investments don’t look impressive in the moment. They look like ordinary obedience. Showing up. Giving faithfully. Sharing the gospel again. Serving when no one notices.
But Scripture is clear: nothing given to God is ever wasted.
When your life is invested in the reign of Christ, it never ends in loss. It always ends in glory.
Glory Always Moves Outward
What ultimately took Jesus to the cross was not first us.
It was the glory of His Father.
“For this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” (John 12:27–28)
And yet, in the wisdom of God, we are the gracious beneficiaries of that glory-driven mission.
When God’s glory captures us, it never leaves us turned inward. Glory always moves outward. It sends. It witnesses. It advances the kingdom.
So as we step into a new year, may we be a people who trust the Father, rely on the Spirit, bear witness to the Son, and live ready for His return.
May we be motivated by God’s glory
and moved into God’s mission.
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