Tag: New Birth

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. (Luke 1:35)

Obviously, those words were to Mary, talking about how it would be possible for her, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus.

But it occurred to me that Jesus said very similar words to his disciples before his ascension.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)

Just as the Holy Spirit came upon Mary to give birth to Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes upon us with power so that we can spread the new birth to all nations.

You might think you are an ordinary person.

But so was Mary.

So were the disciples.

But God used them.

And he will use you to bring new life to those around you.

Holy Spirit, come upon me. Fill me with your power. And through me, bring life to those around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.