The book of Luke is the story of what Jesus did when he was with his disciples in the flesh. The book of Acts is the second volume to Luke’s Gospel written also by Luke who travelled with Paul and also with Peter. It is the story of what Jesus did and continues to do in and around the lives of his disciples by the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples, on the night before his death, it was for their good that he was to go away. For once he had gone back to heaven, he would send the Holy Spirit (John 16:7). Here in Acts 1, just before he ascends into heaven, Jesus reminds his disciples of this promise. It was around this time that he also told them, according to Matthew’s account, that he would be with them to the very end of the age (28:20). In the flesh Jesus could only be in one place at one time and with only a limited number of people. But now, by the Holy Spirit (whom Paul refers to as the ‘Spirit of Christ’), he is with all of his people everywhere all the time. Not only is he with us but he is within us. This means that you never have to live life alone. Jesus wants to be with you today. He wants to be a part of your work, your socialising, your family time. He wants you to talk with him about your concerns and he wants to show you things and teach you things. Too many people say they believe in Jesus but still live alone. It is a sad and empty way to live. Live life with Jesus.
Ask Jesus to draw you closer to him and to make you more aware of his presence with you every day.
Read Acts 1:1-5
