Action Speaks Louder Than Words

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Actions speak louder than words.” One of my friends at university “oozed” the fruit of the Spirit. His kindness, gentleness, joy, and patience were evident. As people saw this, they were attracted to him, and opportunities to share his faith were multiplied.

Scripture says, the Spirit of God gave Jesus’ apostles the ability to speak in many languages on that day of Pentecost (which was a sign of the last days), and the same Spirit enables us to speak and act in winsome ways in these last days. Through the power of the Spirit, God’s kingdom is advancing, and He has called and equipped each of us to be his witnesses in whatever circumstances we may find ourselves.

Today, as we live in these last days, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. But our celebration is not so much meant to be talked about, as it is to be lived in word and deed. By the power of the Spirit working through us, our words and fruit-filled actions are the tools God uses to build his kingdom. The last days should not be a time of fear but of celebrating a God who loves, cares, and keeps his promises. The last days are exciting times of a realisation that it won’t be long and we’ll be going home.

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” (Acts 2:17).

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank you for the gift of the Spirit poured out on Jesus’ followers. Father, help me to live by the power of the Spirit today and throughout these last days. In Jesus’ name, Amen.