18th January 2026

The Work Continues

"He [Jesus] also presented Himself alive after His suffering

by many infallible proofs . . ."

Acts 1:3

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 1:1-3.

The book of Acts begins with a reminder of what the Lord Jesus did and taught during His time on earth, and how He continued to minister to His followers even after His resurrection. Here are three points to reflect on from Acts 1:1-3.

First: The teachings of Jesus are a foundation for our faith. The first verse of Acts states that the author, Luke, had already written about "all that Jesus began both to do and teach" in his gospel account. The fact that Luke mentions this at the outset of Acts is significant - it underlins the importance of the Lord's teachings as a foundation for the early church and for us as believers today. The teachings of Jesus continue to guide and shape our faith, as we seek to follow His example and live according to His principles.

Second: The Holy Spirit empowers us for ministry. In verse 2, Luke writes that Jesus "commanded" His apostles to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit. This was not a passive waiting, but an active expectation and anticipation of what was to come. Similarly, as believers today, we are called to wait on the Holy Spirit and rely on His power to guide and equip us for ministry. The Holy Spirit gives us boldness, wisdom, and spiritual gifts to serve God and share the Gospel with others.

Third: Jesus' resurrection is evidence of his divinity. In verse 3, Luke notes that Jesus "presented himself alive" to His disciples after His death on the cross. This was not just a resuscitation or a trick - it was a miraculous event that demonstrated the power of the Lord over death and His divine nature. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central tenet of our faith, and it gives us hope and assurance that we too will one day be raised to eternal life.

May these three points inspire you to reflect on the significance of the life, teachings, and resurrection, of the Lord, and may they encourage you to seek the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit as you serve God and share the Gospel with others.

Prayer: Great God of Hope and Life, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for the life, teachings, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Christ's name. Amen.