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Empowered for Service

"And Stephen, full of faith and power [dunamis], did great wonders and miracles among the people." — Acts 6:8

Imagine a physician working in a remote, resource-limited clinic. Every day, she faces a tide of patients, many with conditions that would be simple to treat in a more equipped setting, yet here, they are life-threatening. One day, a widespread illness sweeps through the region, stretching her abilities to the limit. Overwhelmed and on the brink of despair, she experiences a profound moment of clarity and calm. This newfound strength is not rooted in medical training or personal resilience but emanates from a deeper spiritual wellspring. It's as if the crisis has tapped into a reservoir of power [dunamis] within her, reminiscent of the early disciples like Stephen, who, filled with faith and the Holy Spirit's power, performed acts of great impact among the people.

The dunamis power of the Holy Spirit is not just for moments of personal triumph but for the service of others. It equips us to be agents of change, healing, and hope, turning our challenges into channels of divine action. As we yield to the Holy Spirit, we become instruments of God's miraculous works, extending His love and grace through our lives.

Take a moment to reflect on the areas in your life where you feel overwhelmed or inadequate. How can you open yourself to the Holy Spirit's dunamis to become a vessel for His work in your community and beyond? Perhaps it means stepping out of your comfort zone and trusting God's strength to carry you through. Or maybe it means more intentionally seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance and direction in your life. Whatever it may be, know that the Holy Spirit's dunamis is available to you, empowering you to be a light in a dark world and a conduit of God's love and grace to those around you.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, fill me with the same dunamis that empowered your servant, Stephen. May this divine strength enable me to serve with compassion and to act as a beacon of Your healing power in this world. Amen.

Prayer-Hold:(to carry in your heart today) "Through the Spirit's dunamis, I am empowered to serve and heal in God's love."