4-7-07 Acts 4:33

Acts 4:33 (KJ21)
And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

Acts 4:33 (NAS)
And with great power the apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

Acts 4:33 (NIVUS)
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.

Acts 4:33 (NLT)
And the apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great favor was upon them all.

Power is a commodity that many men seek. With this commodity, these men, who are proud and arrogant, think that they will be more than and greater than those around them. In fact, they may experience this, but this kind of power will not last forever. There is always Someone who is more powerful and in the end He will show those who sought only for power how misguided they were.

The apostles of the early Church discovered that they had great power and strength as they testified of the Lord Jesus Christ's resurrection. These men became preeminent in the Kingdom of God and received more authority than any of their peers. Through the indwelling of God's Holy Spirit; they had inherent power and ability that was not available to others. They could even perform miracles in the strength of the Lord, for they made Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was raised from the dead, their sovereign Master. Not only did they receive great power, they also were given great grace. Adonai's favor rested on them and they were kept by His kindness and mercy.

Like these apostles, you can have great power in your life and great grace resting upon you. Although you did not see the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you have experienced it by faith. As you testify and witness of your faith, you will see God's favor and strength working in and through you, as well. As you yield to the power of the Holy Spirit, you may even see miracles. The power that raised Jesus from the grave will be yours to show others the way of salvation.