August 27, 2023

Come, Holy Spirit

Daily Devotional2 Minutes

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”—Acts 1:8

Although his father was a minister, Benjamin Beddome wanted to pursue a career in medicine. But that changed one Sunday when he heard a sermon describing the joy in Heaven when a sinner is converted (Luke 15:7). Feeling convicted, he gave his life to Christ. He was so radically changed that he dedicated his life to the Lord, desiring to bring salvation to lost souls.

For more than 50 years, Beddome pastored a church in south-central England. There he wrote a hymn for each of his sermons to be sung at the close of each Sunday service to reinforce his messages.

Listening to one of his hymns, “Come, Holy Spirit, Come,” we can imagine sermons about the Spirit. Here he described how, without the Spirit, his heart could be frozen and unresponsive, but the Spirit could melt away that coldness.

He discovered how the Spirit made him new. He was so grateful for the wonderful ways the Spirit changed him; he rejoiced and gave praise to God, devoting himself to God’s service.

Celebrate the many ways the Spirit can impact your life. He can lead and guide you (John 16:13) and fill you with His power. He can give you peace and love, kindness, and joy (Galatians 5:22). Seek the refreshing work of the Spirit. Yield to His presence. Wait on Him. Make this your prayer: Come, Holy Spirit. Come!

Reflection Question: How have you felt the power of the Holy Spirit recently?

Prayer
Father, fill me anew with Your Spirit. Change me. Empower me. Use me to impact others with the Gospel. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Acts 1


Prayer
Father, fill me anew with Your Spirit. Change me. Empower me. Use me to impact others with the Gospel. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Acts 1