What happened at that first Pentecost after the Resurrection? What really happened?
Acts 2 gives an account. Joel gave the prophecy years before. The Holy Spirit was given to rank and file believers.
Common people communicated to other common people in a way that could not be misunderstood. Everyone there heard the good news in their own language.
The essence of what happened then is not what we usually talk about. We know the story: sound of a tornado- tongues like fire on each person's head- speaking in foreign tongues- and we think that if only...
But the heart of Pentecost is the Holy Spirit filling praying people and then using them to let other people know they are welcome to join in the blessing.
The very same Holy Spirit-- is what Jesus promised the Father will give us if only we ask. Luke 11:13: If you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.
We have Jesus' word on it!
This Sunday, May 11, is Pentecost Sunday. Will you join me in asking the Father to do it again? Fill your church, Father-- as YOU see fit-- in your way! Jesus promised! We ask! Amen
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