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WAITING

Acts 1:4
"And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of Me."

Last week we read from the book of Ecclesiastes to learn that God's timing for everything is just right! Ultimately, God's work and purpose is beyond human comprehension. God will remain a mystery until we meet Him in heaven. Because of this we need to live in a way that reflects God's glory. Not just in religious activities but in all our daily actions.

Today we return to the book of Acts, to read about a time when Jesus told His Disciples to stay in Jerusalem and WAIT. "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should NOT depart from Jerusalem, but WAIT for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of Me."

After Jesus's resurrection, He spent 40 days with His disciples, speaking about the kingdom of God and preparing them for the mission ahead. The Disciples were to remain in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit was sent. Today's verse emphasizes the importance of obedience and waiting on God's timing. This period of WAITING was crucial for the formation and empowerment of the early church.
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