Head: Know God's Word | Heart: Love God | Hands: Follow God's Way
Read Acts 1
HEAD
What is the best gift you have ever received? Maybe it was your favorite stuffed animal or a Nintendo Switch? Before Jesus was taken to Heaven, He told the disciples they were going to receive a powerful gift- the gift of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes what we call the Holy Trinity can be difficult to understand. I like to think of it like this: I have eyes, a nose, ears, etc. All the parts of my body are part of me, but they have different jobs. My eyes help me see, my nose helps me smell, and my ears help me hear. In the same way, the Holy Trinity is made up of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. They are all part of God, but they have different jobs. God is our Creator, Jesus Christ walked on earth as a man to set an example for us, and the Holy Spirit is the power of God that lives within us. The Holy Spirit guides us to make the right decisions, comforts us, reminds us of Bible verses that encourage us, and helps us share God’s love and truth with others. Jesus told the disciples that they would “receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on [them]” (Acts 1: 8). The gift of the Holy Spirit truly is the best gift.
HEART & HANDS
What does receiving the gift (or power) of the Holy Spirit mean to you?
What are some ways that the Holy Spirit works in your life? Think about this as you go throughout your week.
Prayer: Lord, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me pay attention to how You work in my life every day. Amen.