And when they came together, he gave them this order. "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised. John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

Acts 1:4-5

Have you been told of God's saving grace? Have you shared what you have been told and what you have learned with others? How long has it been since you personally spoke a word for Christ? In our quest to save the world, we should not forget our families, our workers, and our neighbors.

Our Daily Bread - May 18, 2002

What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of human nature. For what our human nature wants is opposed to what the Spirit wants, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to what our human nature wants. These two are enemies, and this means that you cannot do what you want to do. If the Spirit leads you, then you are not subject to the Law.

Galatians 5:16-18

With Jesus we can do all things. He is the power. The Spirit in us is the power. God, the creator of the universe is the power. All three are in one. And they each know our names. They are the power, and through them we can do marvelous things with the gifts we are given.

Our Daily Bread - May 19, 2002