Today's Verse: Acts 5:32

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.
— Acts 5:32
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Of all the many gifts God gives us, the gift of his presence in us through his Holy Spirit is among the most precious.
  • The Spirit's presence makes us God's temple (1 Corinthians 6:19).
  • The Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God when we pray (Romans 8:26-27).
  • The Spirit helps us overcome the pull of our flesh (Romans 8:13-14).
  • The Spirit gives us strength in our inner being (Ephesians 3:16).
  • The Spirit transforms us to become more and more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:17-18).
The Holy Spirit is heaven's living witness within us, given to us to help us live for God. Oh, what a great gift!

Video Commentary...

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My Prayer...

Father, thank you so much for your Holy Spirit, who is now interceding for me as I pray. Please strengthen me through your Spirit as I seek to live a holy life dedicated to you. Dear Father, I yearn for the Holy Spirit to transform me daily to be more like your Son in character, compassion, righteousness, and faithfulness. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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Illustration of Acts 5:32 — We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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