Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-47, Joel 2:28-32, John 7:37-39
A while ago, I followed the long, eucalyptus-scented stretch of Highway 1 to the ocean and laid a picnic blanket down at an overlook. The view offered a panorama of the rhythmic tide and seagulls sailing over the waves like paragliders. As is always the case, it was windy. Really windy. But after three hours in the car, I didn’t mind it. The constant gusts lifted my spirit along with my hair, ruining the work of a good curling iron by tossing it in every direction. I felt electrified, filled, and breathed into. Fully alive. Grabbing my journal and a pen, I tried to capture the joy of this experience with a few words:
“Pneuma is the Greek word for ‘Spirit’ or ‘breath.’ It’s here in these open, windy places where I feel this breath on my skin and in my hair that I’m most able to sense and inhabit the presence of my God.”
On the day of Pentecost, the Jewish people staying in Jerusalem also experienced the presence of God through the movement of wind. And not just any wind—not a gust or a light breeze, but a “violent rushing wind” (Acts 2:2). Can you imagine what that must have sounded like? Or felt like? Or how it must have knocked about their belongings in that house? Of course, all this was promised in the words of the prophet Joel: “And it will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all people” (Acts 2:17; Joel 2:28). Yet certainly not even this prophecy could have prepared them for the power and terror of that moment.
What’s also interesting is how this heaven-charged wind didn’t just rush through the windows where God’s people were staying and then rush back out. It filled the people themselves. Along with tongues of fire resting on each person, it filled the house with the electrifying presence of God through the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3–4).
Why do you think God used such a dramatic method for confirming that the promised Holy Spirit had arrived?
When I read this story, I see power. Besides being a God who keeps His promises (v.33), He is more powerful than a violent wind, displaying His ”wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below (v.19). Our all-powerful God pours out His own Spirit on us, so we can walk in it with the same kind of power and authority.
I’m sure the Jewish men and women gathering to observe Pentecost—a feast to celebrate the first fruits of harvest—didn’t expect to witness such a moment. But the Holy Spirit moves within those who believe as “streams of living water” (John 7:38), and it is often surprising. Today, may we remember the power and authority of God within us and walk in it.
Written by Bailey Gillespie
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I think God used such a dramatic method of providing his Holy Spirit so there was no doubt. We saw so many still not believe Jesus’ mighty works right in front of them, with their own two eyes.
Exactly, Sammie. Sometimes you have to show people.
God’s plan is perfect – the best way to reach people is by residing in people. What a great reminder that we are to reflect his light…verse from the sermon on the mount comes to mind: No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
This is incredible to read about today. What a beautiful reminder of why our God is ❤️
Over 800 years passed between Joel’s prophecy and the fulfillment of it through the Day of the Pentecost in Acts 2. Incredible! The Word of God is divinely written and verses like these make sure we know it’s not just a random collection of writings.
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Hope everyone enjoyed Epiphany day!
Can you imagine the feeling, being in that building when the Holy Spirit came upon them? And then to be able to understand the different languages. God is so Good!
Thank you God for sending us the Holy Spirit. May we feel your streams of living water daily, as we live in this parched land
Amen!
I listened to the SRT podcast today and it is really good. I’m going to listen again with my journal and pen to take notes.
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Praise be to God
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As I read today, I highlighted so may “WILL.” God WILL – his promises are fulfilled. Not he “might.” But no he WILL. And he WILL NOT forget you, he will not leave you. I love that today reminded me of the power of Gods promise!
Yes,I love that too. It’s not just talk its a real promise. He will make good on it.
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a full or partial list – printed or digital – of the daily scripture readings for the study other than buying the book? I’m just using the app since I prefer to use my own bible when reading and have my own journal I use, but I’ve been struggling to control my screen time and want to try keeping my devices off or in another room for a few hours after I wake up. I don’t know when the next day gets posted but if it is based on a US time zone then that likely doesn’t help me since I’m usually in the UK. I understand the devotionals may not be ready, but even having the scripture readings shown somewhere a day or two in advance would be really helpful. I don’t have a lot of space to store things where I live so it seems silly to buy a book I’ll probably only reference a few times.
Not that I know of. I think the daily devos are posted around midnight – 1 am eastern time.
The books include background info & extras, plus I like having a copy of the study to review or reference later. I subscribe to the digital version – easy to store :)
That’s the reason I decided to purchase the devotional in writing. The temptation to look at other apps or do other things when reading the devotional is too risky for me. I also read my actual Bible for the same reason. If you know it’s an issue for you, I’d consider buying the physical book. Even if you recycle it after, I think it’s well worth the spiritual edification.
Buying the digital book and making a list of the scriptures from it would be the best way.
I’ve been wondering the exact same thing for the exact same reasons!
Mercy wondered what my lost comment was about so I am back.☺ I had written a bit about the festivals. After writing it all out, I read Wiersbe’s notes and found this much simpler version:
“Pentecost means ‘fiftieth’ because this feast was held fifty days after the festival of First Harvest (Firstfruits) (Lev. 23:15–22).
The calendar of Jewish festivals in Leviticus 23 is an outline of the work of Jesus Christ. Passover pictures His death as the Lamb of God (John 1:29; 1 Cor. 5:7), and the festival of First Harvest pictures His resurrection from the dead (1 Cor. 15:20–23).
Fifty days after First Harvest is the festival of Pentecost, which pictures the formation of the church. At Pentecost, the Jews celebrated the giving of the law, but Christians celebrate this day because of the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church.
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I also reviewed Acts 1 where Jesus told the disciples in the upper room not to leave Jerusalem yet, but to wait.
Acts 1:
3 During the forty days after he suffered and died, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.
4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5 John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
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I asked what if they had not obeyed?! How many blessings do we miss because we refuse to wait?
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That is a brief summary of the points I covered. ☺
Blessed by all of your comments, SHES!
Good stuff! Thank you ❤️
Thank you CEE GEE. I came back to check ☺️☺️☺️ 50 is significant. God is good.
Thanks!! So helpful.
As I was reading the Scriptures today, my jaw dropped. There was a warning that stood out. I wanted to share with you all. “The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes” Joel 2:31. This blood moon detail came up twice today. As if that wasn’t enough, yesterday after work, our family drove to the grocery store in the evening. As we were driving, my young daughter exclaimed, there is a blood moon mommy. My husband was scared, he asked where where. And she said right there pointing. Truly there was one gigantic just above the commercial strip in front of our eyes. The moon was red, big and almost full. We grabbed our food in the store, came back out, and the blood moon was covered behind the clouds. It was no longer revealed. My daughter was still looking for it. She asked me the whole time what does it mean to the point it bothered my husband. I told her it is a warning of something bad coming, judgment day. My husband asked us to stop talking (he felt afraid). And today, two more times in the account of Joel and Acts, it was repeated. Has any of the sign been repeated to you three times on a row? That happened to me before and I could not ignore it. The blood moon was quoted at Pentecost (new testament) and in Joel (old testament), and in Revelation 6:12, yet to happen ( “When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, and the full moon became like blood”, in Luke 21:25-26 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars… for the powers of the heavens will be shaken”. There will be disturbance in the days ahead. Keep watch. It is a call for faith and not fear. The nearness of the Lord’s Day is coming. “Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken” Luke 21:26 (KJV). But again, He said, “Tell the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds” Isaiah 3:10. What did He teach us to do while waiting for His second return? Pay attention please. “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man” Luke 21:36. Remember when Jesus rebuked the disciples for they fell asleep at the very moment prayers and vigilance were required? Don’t let that be us. A critical hour of testing is near. “Pray that you may not enter into temptation. The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). Don’t choose physical relief over spiritual readiness. Recognize misplaced priorities at a decisive moment. Remember Martha and Mary? Don’t be pulled into busyness as a trap for it will be an innocent trap for the body of Christ. Say no to distractions. There is a cost to neglecting prayers. Remember the Lord’s rebuke when they all fell asleep! Watch and pray. “If we endure, we will also reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12). His coming is near. May the grace and strength of God be with His children. Be blessed dear sisters.
True, we should wait in expectancy and readiness. ❤ Re: the moon. We didn’t have a blood mood, just full, but there have been a few called blood moon in the last couple of years.
1) I wonder if 5-13 is asking us to recall the old/new wineskins parable?
2) 41: “3000 people were added to them” – I wonder if there is a numerological relation to the 4000 and 5000 Jesus fed?
Wait until tomorrow. You’ll see it will be 5000
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In Joel God promises a future filled with His presence, power, and salvation- freely available to ALL who call on His name. Several hundreds years later, after Jesus ascended to heaven, God’s Spirit came to dwell in His people, just as He said. ALL who call on the name of the Lord will be saved, and praise God that is still happening today!! The Promise of the Spirit! For the promise is for you and for your children and FOR ALL who are far off. You are so good God.
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Without God we are inadequate; WITH God we are invincible. Love this Rhonda!
I love the imagery and power that was experienced when the Holy Spirit came. I forget so easily how powerful the Holy Spirit is and how much it transforms. Spirit lead me where my trust is with our border.
“Today, may we remember the power and authority of God within us and walk in it.”
Yes and Amen to Bailey’s words. May this be so in our lives.
Thank you for your prayers. My MIL seems to be making improvements but my FIL is not doing as well. It does take time for the affects of exposure to be fully known but initial observations are that he has some significant permanent damage. Time will tell and we can only take things one day at a time and trust the Lord for whats next.
So sorry to hear that about your father in law. Continued prayers for them both.
I am so sorry to hear this Wendy. Praying for the both of them and your family.
praying for all in the days ahead
Wendy, continued lragers! Thankful for your MIL’s progress! ❤
*prayers!*
Cee Gee,
I LOVE this song. Thank you for sharing it.
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“Our all-powerful God pours out His own Spirit on us, so we can walk in it with the same kind of power and authority.”
WOW!! What a powerful thought/concept and beautiful gift God has given us with the gift of HIS SPIRIT. It’s something I definitely can’t fully grasp and I know I don’t walk in the fullness His power and authority.
O God, open my eyes that I might see more of You, and learn from You what it truly means to exercise the power of Your Spirit at work within me.
My Holy Spirit was moving while reading today’s scripture. I love John 7:38 where our Holy Spirit moves within those who believe as “streams of living water”. May all our Holy Spirits move within those who us today and the whole month while doing this study and give us strength to walk in faith. Blessing to everyone today!
What stands out to me again is when non believers were saying “oh they are drunk” and Peter starts to preach and states in Acts 2:15 it is the 3rd hour of the day. The Jewish 3rd hour is 9 am which is also significant for daily prayer. Many many went to the temple at the 3rd hour of the day and witnessed this sermon! Many became believers AMEN!
Once you have felt the power of the Holy Spirit you have no choice but to remember it
After an interruption to my study time I came back, spent close to an hour reading and writing my comment. It is gone! I may come back later and try again, but it was quite detailed so …
I do want ti mention this (easy to remember!):
SONG SHARE:
Spirit Wind by Chuck Girard
Spirit of the Living God by Daniel Iverson (hymn)
Lyrics:
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me,
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me.
Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me.
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me.
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
so sorry!
Thanks, Searching! ❤
Oh boy, what a bummer for us. I am curious what you wrote :)
❤ Thanks, Mercy! I noted the timing of the festivals from Leviticus Chapter 23 to the time of crucifixion, pentecost, etc. It was quite long! ☺
I can only imagine the wind that came through the houses and people back then. But what really gets me is the Holy Spirit raining down on them and everyone being able to understand in their own language. May God bring that spirit upon us again.
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As I follow the Voice of the Martyrs and read and hear testimonies of believers in various countries where Christianity is outlawed and consequences severe for believers, I am amazed over and over again at the power of the Holy Spirit evident in the lives of believers. The Spirit may not come in a mighty wind but the power is there in these people as they stand firm facing the loss of family, friends, employment; facing death threats, being beaten, imprisoned and still not denying Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives. The mighty power of the Spirit is at work. Hallelujah!
Amen, Just followed!
This reading in Acts 2 always guts me. To be in the crowd and hear that it was the Son of God that YOU nailed to the cross. Gut wrenching! And then I always realize that I am that crowd. It was my sin that nailed him to the cross. It always is so humbling. But for the gift of the Holy Spirit I could not carry on. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice and your gift to this undeserving person.
❤️ so good sister.
I’ve always loved this account of Pentecost day. And have always been in awe of the “rushing wind”— the same thing again like when I read Revelation and the verse about the “roar of rushing waters” because there is such power in the imagery of those simple statements.
There is a song I love about the Holy Spirit, by Cece Winans called ‘Fire’ that is just amazing, about the power of the Holy Spirit. And what I love about it is that it is not your typical church hymn— it is reverent, uplifting. It starts earnest at first, then gets increasingly triumphant and joyful. But what I love is that there is a sense of communal reflection in it, inviting the listener to reflect on how we need the Holy Spirit.
Oh….Hwy 1!! Know it well and was just there a few days ago! And boy was it WINDY!!! I love Bailey’s description of the wind and the sense of the presence of God. How beautiful! There’s just something about being on the beach…sigh.. And because we all have the Holy Spirit we can even experience the presence in the quietness of our home, just spending time with HIM, soaking it all in, breathing…. I say this next to my “still-lighted” Christmas tree which will go done today or tomorrow. All this to say…I enjoy my quiet little spot, no noise, all still, and can hear the slight wind out side. Already prayed for our sweet little munchkins! So excited to see them ALL this morning and hear all about what they did over the break!
I love reading about the work of the Holy Spirit in this important time, and the impact of apostolic work! Not just then, but since then, now, and forever.
” The wind and fire that accompanied the gift of the Spirit (vv 2-3)are common biblical symbols for the activity of the Spirit (Ezekiel 37:1-14; cf.John 3:7-8) Wind was a symbol of regeneration. In the prediction of baptism of the Holy Spirit by John the Baptist, the wind, blows the chaff away (Luke 3:16-17). This is a symbol of judgement. Similarly fire in this same prediction burns up the chaff, is a symbol of judgement. In other words, like the coming of the gospel message(2 Cor2:15-16), the coming of the Spirit is life means life to some and death and judgement to others (as we will see will see with Ananais and Sapphira Acts 5:3,9)
NIV Application Commentary On the Bible.
Wind and fire. Thank you TANYA for pointing this out. I do feel hot when I pray. One day I heard a pastor shared the same experience of burning fire in the stomach area when praying.
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So thankful for the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us in our daily walk!
The Holy Spirit came like a mighty rushing wind. Here is another example of how the Holy Spirit was given.
“Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.””
John 20:21-23 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.20.21-23.NIV
This verse came.to mind.
Keep sharing! I love everyone’s insights!
Praying for all the requests!
“He is more powerful than a violent wind, displaying His “wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below. Our all-powerful God pours out His own Spirit on us, so we can walk in it with the same kind of power and authority.”
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Let’s remember the power and authority of God within us and walk in it.
Amen! We never walk alone! Reinded of this song:
Hope Darst – Never Walk Alone (Official Lyric Video)
partial lyrics:
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn’t have doubted You
I wish I could tell my younger self
Just to have faith
There’s so many mountains
You have moved
Valleys You have led me through
And it’s only by Your grace
I’m standing here today
I’m a witness to Your faithfulness
In every storm, In every step
Looking back
Never once did You let me go
And no matter what the future holds
You’ll work it for my good I know
You are faithful
And I never walk alone
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Recently I have been battling with feeling down about my own life situation. I feel discouraged that my kids are not in a better place with God and in life, that my marriage seems to always be a “work in progress” after almost 40 years, or any other situation where I compare myself to others who seem to have it all together. I don’t like feeling this way and I have been mad at myself for even going there. My goal this year is to keep a gratitude journal and truly focus on the blessings and not get bogged down with the things that seem, well, less of a blessing.
I am keeping this quote from HRT and rereading it often this year: On the best day, our world is full of uncertainty; on the worst day, we might conclude that conditions are accelerating towards a cataclysmic and dramatic end. But this should not be our focus. Rather, we humble followers of Jesus ought to fix our hearts and minds on what God has guaranteed us in His Word: the presence of the Holy Spirit, the reliability of the Bible, and the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus. If these are the lenses through which we view the world, we can rest knowing that God is in control, that we are equipped to do the work to which He has called each of us, and that His will shall be done.
In a nutshell: The Holy Spirit is with me, the Bible is true and Jesus is faithful. Amen.
Amen! That reminds me of the old saying,
“God said it; I believe it; that settles it!” ❤
Amen!
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It is often easier to focus on the chaos around us rather than the calm within.
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I think chapter 2 is one of my favorite chapters in the bible! I especially love the part about the fellowship of the believers in vs 42-47. Oh how I wish we could replicate this today!
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Something that stood out to me today, which I never considered -those who were speaking in tongues were not preaching or teaching the people present, they were praising God for His wondrous works – and everyone heard that in their own language.
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Praise God for the presence of His Holy Spirit – in all who believe! We are forever sealed with the Spirit, our “down payment” for heaven.
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Happy Tuesday She’s!
I agree with you, Sharon. I love the fellowship and community that the believers had. It would be so wonderful to have that today!
Such a dramatic fulfillment to Jesus promise from John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.” Thank you Jesus for the Holy Spirit who is our Counselor, Advocate, and Comforter.
Wowzer, where to start!! What a fantastic passage Acts 2 is! I feel like I get how Peter must have felt as far as following Jesus when he called me and began learning and growing…but then when the fire of the Holy Spirit hit me, and it helps me go and tell the word and I see the affect it has on those in front of me, from the Spirit on them…it’s just overwhelming!
In my Bible it says “Without God we are inadequate, with Him, we are invincible! Amen to that, I see it, I know it, I believe!! The more you “go” and follow the Holy Spirit–You will be invincible! Hallelujah!! It is stepping out in faith! It is action. It is being obedient.
I also love how it talks about believers going to the temple daily, taking communion together in homes, and giving all that had to help others. We sure have lost American small town communities. I always say it started with the subdivisions with garages, lol. People started pulling in and lowering the garage door! Closing off interaction with neighbors. This was the 90’s. But seriously- we just don’t have the community feel anymore, people stay to themselves. We go to big churches- in/out with no fellowship, but just to get our weekly dose of “church.” We as followers, MUST gather together–small groups/life groups and have relationships with fellow believers and grow together and worship together in large and small groups. Do life together, serve together, events together to help others. All so important. Don’t be a solo christian, it is not how the Christianity is meant to be!
We have to keep our focus on Jesus or the world will slowly desensitize us. It’s easy to think…that’s no so bad with the things we watch and listen to The Holy Spirit convicts us, but will not control us, and it is easy to go astray, or backslide. We have to respond to the Holy Spirit daily and know him like we do Jesus and God. As Bailey ends with Today, “may we remember the power and authority of God within us and walk in it.”
You’re right Rhonda – we have lost that sense of small town communities. When I grew up, you knew everyone in town and they knew you. Now you can live next door to someone for years and never meet them! …I try to always make it a point to bake a banana bread and bring it to my neighbors to welcome them to our community. But still, even with that it mostly ends there.
Yes,Rhonda. l really appreciate life groups. I liked your comment ” it began with subdivisions and garages.”
We are too busy sometimes for God and other people. All this technology did not bring us closer. I think it made it us busier.
Have you heard that song ” Dusty Bible’s ” by Josh McQueen?
I agree with both of you. I heard a talk years ago about the loss of front porches affecting communities. People would sit out front and talk with one another. It is true that you go in your house and never get to know your neighbors. In Florida we have several wonderful neighbors around us. I love that.
❤ So much truth, Rhonda! “Don’t be a solo Christian…”
At our church, wr “gather” a lot! Our lifegroups are growing! Our motto is Gather, Grow, Give, and Go.
Same with my previous church, we saw each other a lot. Had dinner after service, prayer night.
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That is such a great observation, Rhonda, about gathering together in community daily and small groups. Having grown up in Puerto Rico, one of the things that has always struck me is how churches are closed outside of Sunday services here in the US. In Puerto Rico, and most of Latin America, churches are open all for believers to come in and pray throughout the day. I remember going with my mom to the store and stopping at church along the way to pray before continuing with errands. I think that also fosters a wonderful sense of community and belonging within the church body.
That’s really wonderful Maria!!
Wouldn’t that be something if we did that in America!!
I love that Maria. How beautiful.
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Yes! Amen!
“Why do you think God used such a dramatic method for confirming that the promise of the Holy Spirit had arrived?” My initial thought was so the Apostles speaking in people’s native languages would make sense. It would help the audience who believed to understand the how. Then I read Kelly (NEO)’s comment and was reminded that God’s presence had come in fire many times before and the people would know who was in fire based the history of the Jews.
Yes, so good!
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The festival spoken of in John 7 is Sukkot, the festival of tabernacles. The last day was said to be the greatest day because of the water libation ceremony representing blessing. The priest would draw water from a spring and bring it up to the temple and pour it over the alter. It was a joyous celebration! Imagine that moment when everyone is watching just as the water is about to be poured on the alter and Jesus stands and says “If anyone thirsts let him come to ME!” It would have been a shocking public declaration. Praise God.
I love this! I love the importance of the feasts and how Jesus came to fulfil all of them.
Oh thank you for reminding us of this! It is powerful the symbolism of what was to come!
I love this, Jesus really just knew how to blow people’s minds.
Yes, He BLOWS my mind A LOT! I have learned to start writing these times down! My own little book of ACTS on my life! It excites you and reminds you of HOW God does continue to speak to his people!! Confirming He sees and KNOWS each of us individually!
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Thank you for this. Jesus is real bold.
Thank you, Kelsey! I typed out a long comment this morning highlighting the festivals but my quirkie Kindle closed the window before it posted! Somehow I missed seeing yours until just now. ❤
Remember the power and authority of God within us and walk in it daily! Yes !!!
Amen!
From HRT, Alex Florez
“… we humble followers of Jesus ought to fix our hearts and minds on what God has guaranteed us in His Word: the presence of the Holy Spirit, the reliability of the Bible, and the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus. If these are the lenses through which we view the world, we can rest knowing that God is in control, that we are equipped to do the work to which He has called each of us, and that His will shall be done.”
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Side note: I think that for many believers, me included, gaining an understanding of the Holy Spirit can be complex and confusing. Growing up in a Pentecostal church, the Holy Spirit was certainly known to me and yet not really understood. Bottom line for me today is that God’s word is truth, the Holy Spirit dwells in me and every believer, the Lord will reveal to me what I need to understand and my faith will carry me through. The best analogy I can think of is a telephone. Old school wired landline or the newest cellphone – I have no clue how voices travel on wires or move from tower to tower, yet I use a phone everyday having confidence that the connection will be made to allow conversations. While I don’t fully understand the Holy Spirit, I believe God’s word and have felt what could be nothing other than the guidance of the Holy Spirit in my life at various times.
Searching, thank you for that analogy of the phones! I too do not understand how the Holy Spirt ( or phones) work but lean on the Holy Spirt for guidance!
Yes I liked that too, very helpful!!
Yes and amen!
So good!
“God’s word is truth, the Holy Spirit dwells in me and every believer, the Lord will reveal to me what I need to understand and my faith will carry me through.”
Amen!
Phone: great illustration! ❤
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My goodness, that is one good analogy sister “how voices travel on wires”. He uses thought waves too on us. He wires us. Top notch science that the world has yet to discover. Our God is the Master Creator and Master Designer of “Wifi technology” from His Spirit to His children.
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May we walk in the power & authority of the Holy Spirit. Amen!
I never read Joel or heard any pastor talk about this prophesy (there are plenty out there speaking on this, I just never personally heard a service on this). So, I am additionally amazed at this event (for lack of better words). I had only associated Jesus with water. Now I will be able to picture his presence with wind. He uses fire to give believers the right words to spread the Gospel. He shook the earth at His death and rolled the stone away. He has power over the 4 elements: earth, water, fire, air. Religions (especially New Age) try to gain power and prophesy over the 4 elements, but can never achieve it as it’s just humans trying to get around God to be their own gods.
This is a cool realization! Thanks for sharing.
What a great thing to notice, thanks for sharing! Wow!
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Love that last line – may it be true of me today.
Love reading about how the Spirit came!
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In Exodus 40:34-38 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, we read how God came in fire to “inhabit” the Tabernacle and later the Temple, but here He truly indwells each believer and showed it with the fire over each one!
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I would also encourage you to look on a map to see where all the people who heard Peter’s sermon came from (vss. 8-11). God brought the “world” to the apostles to get the ball rolling!
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TRACI, DONNA, THERESE – thanks for the updates. Praying.
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JUSTINE JOHNSON – don’t worry about falling behind, you can catch up on weekends. Stick with us!
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SHARON JERSEY GIRL – praying God shows you how to serve Him with your training.
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WENDY B – praying that your in-laws make a full recovery!
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Have a blessed day
“God brought the “world” to the apostles to get the ball rolling!”
Amen!
Thank you for your prayers Kelly!❤️
❤ ditto what Searching said!
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The account of Pentecost always gives me chills. Just a small glimpse into the might and power of God. Also, I’m so thankful that we don’t have to wait for the Spirit to come to us like in the Old Testament. We have access to it continuously. Amazing!
Amen❤️
Praise God!
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What an amazing recounting of Jesus ministry, death and resurrection Peter gives here. Showing the fulfillment of what the prophets and David had spoken about so many years ago. It was powerful enough to open the hearts of 3,000 or so souls to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and begin adding numbers to the Jesus followers and start the church.
Aren’t we grateful that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, that descended in the wind at Pentecost, and converted ordinary fishermen then, still works in us today!! May we walk in it and draw others to Jesus.
Yes! Very grateful
Yes, so grateful! Same power, same God.
Yes! Thank you Sally, good word!
Amen!
Your comment reminds me of the song “Same Power” by Jeremy Camp. ❤
Yes, I love that song!