Introduction: From the Upper Room to the Garden Bloom to Calvary’s Doom to the Empty Tomb to the Throne Room and finally to Coming Soon, God’s redemptive plan is revealed.
After conquering death and rising from the tomb, Jesus instructed His disciples to “wait” to be clothed from on high. What did He mean? Why did He tell them to wait? Were they lacking something important? This devotion will answer some of these thought-provoking questions.

 

1. The Purpose for Waiting! (Luke 24:49) – “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”

Did you get that? Even though the disciples had been sent out on a mission by our Lord Jesus prior to His resurrection to preach, heal, etc., yet they, like us today, desperately needed the power source—the Holy Ghost! So they were instructed to wait for the power instead of attempting to produce this mysterious source in the flesh. Do you find yourself waiting as well?

 

2. The Power through Waiting! (Acts 2:1–4) – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.”

What an incredible day! The day of Pentecost, which was the fulfillment of Jesus Christ’s promise (John 14, 15, 16). Howbeit, it was a temporary fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy but not completely. That will happen during the tribulation—another devotion for another time.

 

3. The Plan from Waiting! (Acts 1:8) – “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.”

Hallelujah! Don’t you love this verse? Talking about vision? Speaking of missions? This amazing verse summarizes our lifelong calling! Are you fulfilling it?

 

Conclusion: Resurrection power is available! As a child of God, it is at our disposal. But please understand, there are biblical principles that need to be followed before we can tap into this unlimited power source. Hopefully, after reading this devotion, it will bring clarity which will turn into practicality because of our Lord’s sovereignty! All for His glory!!

 

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese