The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 25 May 2026 – Waiting And Witnessing
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TOPIC – Waiting And Witnessing
READ: Acts 1:1-8 (KJV)
1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
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.
THE MESSAGE:
After Jesus’ ascension, the disciples, filled with anticipation and perhaps a touch of uncertainty, gathered in Jerusalem as instructed. He tells them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit, which will empower them to be His witnesses “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This emphasises the importance of patience and reliance on God’s timing, even when we are eager to see His plans unfold.
The disciples are promised power only when the Holy Spirit came upon them. This power would equip them to be effective witnesses of Jesus, overcoming fear and sharing the gospel with boldness. Jesus’ final command is to be witnesses to Him “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This underscores the global scope of the gospel and the responsibility of believers to share their faith with the world. As believers, we need to cultivate patience and trust in God’s timing as we wait for His guidance and direction. We must allow the Holy Spirit to empower us to be effective witnesses of Jesus in our daily lives and participate in the global mission of sharing the gospel with those around us.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to patiently await your guidance, and trust in your timing. Amen.
