UNLEASHED MISSION: WAITING WELL (on the Holy Spirit)

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; ⁵ for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.  Acts 1:4-5

There is a wait for everything!  We wait to get paid. We wait for babies to be born.   We wait to see outcomes to games, debates, elections, test results.    We wait for " our God sent" mate.   We wait for the next "BEST" thing.   We wait in line to see movies, get our food, to get our plates for our vehicles.   We wait to get our taxes done....we wait for loan apps, we wait to hear from loved ones.   Some of us can't wait for American Idol to begin tonight....I mean if you don't get it....by now....LIFE CAN BE on WAITING event after ANOTHER, and here Christ has asked his disciples to not depart from Jerusalem once He leaves them.....why because they need to WAIT.

Whether you are in an exam room, or the back seat of a car on a road trip, there's something about waiting, and much to be said about waiting well!   If you've ever been the driver, you have kids constantly asking are we there yet?   If you're the one in the waiting room do you spend that time stressing and guessing, or are you praying and engaging in conversations that introduce people into the love of Christ.   No....I'm not saying are you quoting scriptures or sharing this Sunday's messages...but do you strategically locate your seat and ask this simple question:  "How can I pray for  you?"  Imagine how that transforms that waiting room!  Imagine how you no longer are thinking about your appointment, or your results.....but rather totally being second, or others focused.


Jesus invited the disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit that would come upon them and give them power to be His witnesses.   My question to each of you.......do you wait for the Holy Spirit, so that He would come upon you, and empower you as you go into _______________________________ to be His witnesses?  Honestly speaking you can't afford not to.....it's the only way to stay out of your emotions, and tune your frequency onto the Holy Spirit so as you go today.......people experience the reality of a Risen Savior living in you!    So will you wait or will you attempt to take on this day in your own strength?  (simple reminder......"apart from me, you can do nothing" - John 15:5)  LGLP