How Does God's Spirit Operate Today?

"You Will Be Witnesses of Me"

Jesus identified yet another manifestation of God's holy spirit when he told his disciples:  "You will receive power when the holy spirit arrives upon you, and you will be witnesses of me . . . to the most distant part of the earth."  (Acts 1:8)  Jesus' promise to infuse his disciples with "power" and "holy spirit" in order to carry out their God-assigned work still applies today.

As a group, Jehovah's Witnesses are well-known for their preaching activities.   Indeed, Jehovah's Witnesses speak the message of truth in over 230 lands and island groups.  Under every imaginable condition, including  risking their lives in war-torn areas, they courageously raise their voices in support of God's Kingdom.  Their zeal for the Christians ministry gives powerful evidence that holy spirit is in operation today.  And it is obvious that Jehovah God is blessing their efforts.

Last year, for example, well over one billion hours were devoted to preaching the good news of God's Kingdom.  With what result?  Some 323, 439 people symbolized their dedication to God by submitting themselves to  water baptism.  In addition, 4,433,884 weekly home Bible studies were conducted with newly interested ones.  All told,  24,607,741 books,  631,162,309 magazines, and 63,495,728 brochures and booklets were placed.  What a powerful testimony to God's spirit in action!

Next time: God's Spirit and You

Watchtower, 2000