S – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 CSB

O – Commentary:

This key verse outlines the geographical extension of the Good News from its Jewish starting point in Jerusalem and Judea (1:6–8:1), out to Samaria (8:4–25), Antioch in Syria (11:19–30), and eventually throughout the Mediterranean world to Rome (13:1–28:31). Christ later gave a similar call to be his witnesses … to the ends of the earth to Saul of Tarsus (9:15), who had persecuted the Jewish Christians and then became the primary instrument for taking the Good News to the Gentiles. • The Holy Spirit was the source of power for all this evangelistic and missionary effort

 New Living Translation Study Bible 

A – The Holy Spirit is our source of power to do the work that God calls us to do.  When we do it in our own strength and intellect, we can be effective.  Yet, we will cap out in our own ability and understanding.  When we invite the Holy Spirit to be our source, he is unlimited in all things.  We can approach each situation and environment knowing we are unlimited in our possibilities.

R – Heavenly Father, you know no limits.  We invite the Holy Spirit to be part of our day today.  We ask the Spirit for wisdom, discernment, courage, counsel, knowledge and a holy fear of you.  As we walk in these, help us to share your gospel in a way that empowers others to take a step closer to you.