I guess I have hinted that each of the last few posts were indeed the last post on the book of Acts. Then, each time I thought of one more. This time I’m pretty sure this will be the very last post about the book of Acts!

The book of Acts is actually called “The Acts of the Apostles.” For as long as I can remember I’ve heard it said that the more accurate title would be “The Acts of the Holy Spirit Through the Apostles.” After all, Jesus was quite clear when He said, “Apart from Me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). So whatever good the Apostles did was the result of the Holy Spirit working through them. This is true not only for the Apostles, but for every believer in every generation—including us in our generation.

Though we are not Apostles, we can do nothing of lasting spiritual good except as we depend on, are empowered by, and follow the leading of the blessed Holy Spirit.

In Acts 1, the disciples had to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2 the Holy Spirit was given. But for us, there is no wait. He regenerates, indwells, empowers, and abides in every believer. Oh that we would follow the leading of the Holy Spirit every day in all things!

Let us be more conscious of our desperate need for Him. Let us seek His guidance, follow His lead, and live in His power—not to be Apostles, but simply to be the men and women of God He has called each of us to be:

In our quest for personal holiness
As more godly husbands and wives, parents and children, and better siblings.
May we long to be the spiritual church members we are called to be.
May we be the spirit-filled employers and employees, and students we are called to be.

In short, may we be the disciples of Christ our Lord saved us to be.

And this happens not as we try harder, but as we surrender ourselves more.