His Bride, the Church!

Acts 1:8

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Here in the book of Acts, we see several things take place. First, we see Jesus’ ascension into Heaven. Second, we see the disciples replacing Judas with another follower of Jesus named Mathias. Third, we see the coming of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the church by Peter.

This was a very important time in the lives of the disciples and new followers of Jesus. Through the Holy Spirit, they were going to be able to fulfill God’s will and preach the gospel to not just the Jews, but to the Gentiles. This would establish a president to the fulfilling of the end of the age. Without the establishment of the church, Jesus would not have his second coming.

The entire purpose of Jesus’ second coming is to come back for his bride, the church. The church has had to go through many trials and tribulations to get where it is today. As you worship God together at your church this Sunday, gives thanks to God for allowing us to have the freedom to worship Him. Thank God for establishing his church and for not allowing the gates of Hades to overthrow what God has made.

Dear Jesus, thank you so much for your bride, the church. Help me to be involved and find ways to help others through the local church. Bless our leaders and staff that sacrifice their time and efforts to further your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen!