“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8

The word “power” here comes from the Greek word dunamis, the same root that gives us “dynamite.” Jesus isn’t promising a gentle nudge or mild encouragement. He’s promising explosive, life-transforming power. But notice what this power is for: not to build our own kingdoms, not for political influence or economic gain, but to be witnesses. A witness simply tells what they’ve seen and experienced. You don’t need a theology degree to share how Jesus has changed your life. You just need the Spirit’s power and your own story.

Here’s the beautiful freedom in this: you can’t change anyone’s heart, and you’re not supposed to. That’s the Holy Spirit’s job. Your job is simply to witnes, to tell what you know, what you’ve seen Jesus do in your life. Maybe it’s freedom from addiction, healing in a broken marriage, or rescue from crippling pride. Whatever your story is, it’s enough. The man born blind in John 9 didn’t have all the theological answers, but he knew one thing: “I was blind but now I see.” That’s a powerful witness. What’s your “I was… but now I am” story? The Spirit gives you power to share it without fear.

Reflect:

• If I had to write my testimony in three sentences (how I was, how I met Jesus, how He’s changing me), what would I say?
• Who in my life needs to hear my story, and what fear is holding me back from sharing it with them?
• Thank God for the specific ways He has transformed your life, and ask Him for boldness to share your story with someone this week who needs to hear it.