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Acts 1: Waiting on the Holy Spirit — Why the Early Church Started With Prayer | Daily Devotion Series · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:05
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's meditation is coming from the book of Acts, chapter one.
• 0:11
  Pastor Robert Young: Chapter one marks the transition from Jesus' earthly ministry to the spirit-empowered mission of the early church.
• 0:21
  Pastor Robert Young: After his resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days teaching the disciples about the kingdom of God and instructed them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit, who will empower them to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.
• 0:39
  Pastor Robert Young: The disciples ask about the restoration of Israel's kingdom.
• 0:44
  Pastor Robert Young: But Jesus redirected their expectations.
• 0:48
  Pastor Robert Young: God's calling is not theirs to know.
• 0:52
  Pastor Robert Young: Their calling is witness, not political control.
• 0:58
  Pastor Robert Young: Jesus then ascends into heaven, and two angels are sure the disciples that he will return in the same way.
• 1:07
  Pastor Robert Young: The disciples return to Jerusalem and gather in an upper room of about 124 believers, devoting themselves to prayer and unity.
• 1:20
  Pastor Robert Young: Peter leads the group in addressing the vacancy left by Judas.
• 1:25
  Pastor Robert Young: After praying and casting lots, Matthias is chosen as the twelfth apostle, restoring the symbolic completeness of the apostolic witness.
• 1:41
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
• 1:49
  Pastor Robert Young: Where is God inviting you to wait with purpose right now?
• 1:55
  Pastor Robert Young: Trusting His timing while preparing your heart for the next step.
• 5:12
  Pastor Robert Young: The same Spirit who strengthened the early church.
• 5:16
  Pastor Robert Young: As I wait, pray and obey.
• 5:20
  Pastor Robert Young: God prepares me for meaningful witness and purposeful action.
• 5:27
  Pastor Robert Young: Again, I am empowered by the Holy Spirit.
• 5:32
  Pastor Robert Young: The same Spirit who strengthened the early church.
• 5:36
  Pastor Robert Young: As I wait, pray and obey.
• 5:41
  Pastor Robert Young: God prepares me for meaningful witness and purposeful action.
• 5:54
  Pastor Robert Young: Our closing prayer.
• 5:57
  Pastor Robert Young: Thank you, Lord, for showing me the way to be a fruitful witness for your kingdom.
• 6:04
  Pastor Robert Young: For Christ's sake.
• 6:07
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.