The Power to Be Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth
The Power to Be Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth BIBLE REFERENCE Acts 1:8 King James Version – "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." WHAT DOES IT MEAN? This verse is Jesus' final promise and commission to His disciples before His ascension. He had spent forty days after His resurrection teaching them about the kingdom of God. Now, with His departure imminent, He gives them a promise: "ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." The word "power" speaks of ability, strength, and divine enablement. This power would not come from within themselves; it would come from the Holy Spirit descending upon them. This same power would transform these frightened fishermen into bold proclaimers of the gospel. The purpose of this power is clear: "ye shall be witnesses unto ...
