power!

Act 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you

1Cr 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

the ?greek? for "power" is defined as the following:



1) strength power, ability
  a) inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
  b) power for performing miracles
  c) moral power and excellence of soul
  d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth
  e) power and resources arising from numbers
  f) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts

if what is said in acts and corinthians is true, then, why don't we see this power?

2 reasons come to mind:
  1) our measure of faith is weak
  2) we are not completely filled in the holy spirit

this christianity stuff is confusing because what it says in the bible is not often what happens in real life.  :(

God, help my unbelief!