We are all witnesses to God's power. His spirit lives in all of us, not just the clergy and not just the believers; all of us. The Holy Spirit binds us all, lives within all of us, regardless of whether or not we believe. The idea that there is a spirit that binds and lives inside of us can be intimidating. The Holy Spirit is nothing to be intimidated by: Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Jesus acted as an example to all of us. He showed and told us all what the Holy Spirit was by the way that he lived his life. We are alive in a time thousands of years after his death, but do you feel that you have not witnessed it in some way? No person, living or dead, has had a greater impact on humanity than him, and nobody ever will. The speech in this verse could be amended greatly considering the times: "ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in the Americas, Africa, and in Asia, Europe, and throughout all of human history." We are all witnesses. What we choose to do as witnesses of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is a different matter entirely. As witnesses to his shining example, how would he want us to live? I believe that he would want us to live as he did, as he showed, as he told us to live. He wanted us to witness his life, and he would want other people to witness OUR lives. We can also be an example, a light to the world, a city on a hill for others to witness and be encouraged by. Christians have had this role throughout history; missionaries have traveled far and wide, trying to teach others and live as examples so that others can witness the Holy Spirit.

Father of all people, fill us with your powerful Holy Spirit, enable us to be effective in sharing our faith, and motivate us to reach our city, our region, and our world with the Gospel. I still believe, Father, that you desire to do in our day what happened long ago. Make your Name great. Exalt your holiness in the eyes of all people. Use me and the rest of your people to accomplish your will of reaching all nations with the Gospel of grace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.