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Encounter # 51:
“Depend on the Holy Spirit”
Read: Mark 13: 9-13

Jesus again says to be on the alert. Take heed. Be cautious. Keep yourself in check. Watch your own conduct and testimony. Behave. The world is watching you. How's your testimony for Jesus?

A few years after Jesus spoke these words, Saul (Paul) was persecuting Christians. Peter and John were brought to King Herod. Paul, after getting saved appeared before Nero. Many of the early believers were brought before the Councils (higher courts) and Rulers and Kings (Roman authorities) because of their faith. Within 30 years most of the known world heard the Gospel (Asia, Middle East, Greece, Europe, Far East, Africa,etc.) The “sound of the Gospel had gone forth into all the world” (Rom. 10:18).

The early Christians, and us today need to depend on the Holy Spirit. He speaks through us. Don't be fearful, anxious, distracted or nervous when your faith is challenged. The Spirit of God will give you the words to speak. Have confidence, trust and assurance that God will assit you. Even though family and friends may challenge you, continue to endure.God will honor your testimony. God will sustain you. Don't yield to threats, false accusations or lies from the Devil or people. Rely on God's grace and His Spirit. Stand firm, be persistant, don't give in or collapse Endure.

Prayer: Father, give me the grace and strength I need to proclaim Your Word. I need Your anointing and Holy Spirit. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Application: Continue to witness for Jesus. He will guide you and the Holy Spirit will give you the words to speak.

Encounter Jesus: You may encounter persecution, but Jesus' presence and power are greater. Receive His love, anointing and grace.

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