Acts 1-3
from Daily Devotional With Murphy Eyenike Hosted by Murphy Eyenike
In the book of Acts chapter one, it is evident Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they are endued with power. In today's devotional, I explained the significance of them receiving this "power" considering Jesus obviously already gave them "power". "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts of the Apostles 1:8 NLT. Power here is from the Greek word; Dunamis which literally translated stands for boldness and the ability to do. This is much different from the power Jesus gave them when he sent them out; “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. Luke 10:18-19 NLT. Authorithy here is the Greek word Exousia. It is displayed representing a government or authority. I also love this translation, it distinguishes between authority and power. What the enemy has is power. What believers have is authority. What you need to heal the sick, cast out demons, is authority. Halleluyah!
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