The Coming of the Holy Spirit
2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a noise came from heaven. It sounded like a strong wind blowing. This noise filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw something that looked like flames of fire. The flames were separated and stood over each person there. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages. The Holy Spirit was giving them the power to do this.
5 There were some godly Jews in Jerusalem at this time. They were from every country in the world. 6 A large crowd came together because they heard the noise. They were surprised because, as the apostles were speaking, everyone heard in their own language.
7 They were all amazed at this. They did not understand how the apostles could do this. They said, “Look! These men we hear speaking are all from Galilee. 8 But we hear them in our own languages. How is this possible? We are from all these different places: 9 Parthia, Media, Elam, Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, 10 Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the areas of Libya near the city of Cyrene, Rome, 11 Crete, and Arabia. Some of us were born Jews, and others have changed their religion to worship God like Jews. We are from these different countries, but we can hear these men in our own languages! We can all understand the great things they are saying about God.”
12 The people were all amazed and confused. They asked each other, “What is happening?” 13 But others were laughing at the apostles, saying they were drunk from too much wine. Acts 2:1-13 ERV
Is it any wonder that when GOD caused separation of mankind through language at the Tower of Babel (as a result of man’s pride) and caused the individual cultures to go their own way, that He had already purposed for them to be reunited in one place through language?
Only GOD can create a plan like that!
And not only did He reunite His image bearers, but He did it through hearing the Good News of redemption through the finished work of Jesus, straight from the mouths of those who were in His inner circle, men and women testified.
Only GOD can show up when things have gone sideways and instantly turn it all right side up and all brand new.
Just as Jesus promised, Holy Spirit showed up and showed off! And He hasn’t left since.
May 24, 2026, is Pentecost Sunday. Fifty days after Easter. We encourage you to celebrate the fresh fallen wind of GOD’s presence in your life. Ask Him to fill you up to overflowing, Sweet Friend, and see what amazing things He will call you to do with Him.
I love you to Heaven and Back, Girlfriend ~
LindaRJohnson, TitusTwo Visionary
*Thank you to Lizzie Morgan | Phylisha Mitchell for this.
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