The Spirit in Leadership and Boldness Key Text: Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." True leadership and boldness are a direct result of the Holy Spirit’s power. Any authority or influence we may exhibit stems from this divine empowerment. The Holy Spirit’s empowerment isn’t for personal gain or selfish ambition. The Spirit doesn’t fill us so we can build our name or seek recognition. Instead, He empowers us with bold leadership that serves God’s purposes.