Mission Manifests Miracles

In the First Century Church, we see a compelling pattern: when believers prioritized their God-given mission, the Holy Spirit's power was manifested in extraordinary ways.

This dynamic relationship between focused mission and spiritual power offers vital lessons for today's church.

The Foundation: Acts 1:8

Jesus laid the groundwork in Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This verse establishes a clear link between the Holy Spirit's power and the mission of being witnesses for Christ. The power isn't given for personal gain, but for the furtherance of the gospel.

Mission in Action: Acts 8:6-8

We see this principle at work in Acts 8:6-8, describing Philip's ministry in Samaria: "When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who w…