Daily Devotion, May 26, 2020

Devotion: Read Acts 2:1-11.

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. We read the believers could hear what sounded like a windstorm. I wonder how that compared to the sound of wind heard a few weeks ago in our area when we were hit with an F3 tornado. I’m sure it was as frightening to the believers then as it was to those in our area on Easter Sunday night. Then they saw flames of fire that settled on each of them. Wind and fire were familiar signs of the presence of God. On this day they served as symbols of the Holy Spirit filing them and equipping each believer to serve in the ministry of the early church. Just as God had promised, he sent his Holy Spirit to give Jesus' followers the power to tell others the Gospel. They couldn't see the Holy Spirit, but they knew he was there.

I use a small electric fan to keep me cool in the mornings when I get dressed. How do I know it works? I can't see the air coming out of the fan, but I know when it's working. I can see the blade spinning on the inside; I can hear the motor softly purring; I can feel the air blowing on my face. While I can't see the air, I feel the power of the fan. In a similar way, we can also feel a much greater power - the power of the Holy Spirit.

Those early believers could feel his power as they began to speak and understand in different languages as the Spirit gave them the ability. A few years ago at Christ Church speakers of five languages led the congregation in the Lord's Prayer. What a joyful noise it was to hear the prayer in many languages! I can only imagine witnessing the miracle of people from all nationalities speaking different languages all at once! God works all kinds of miracles to spread the Good News. At Pentecost 3,000 people were added to the fellowship of believers. Even though we can’t see the Holy Spirit, he gives us the power today to spread the Good News using the gifts and talents God gives us. Personal Worship Option:

Let this be your prayer today:

Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me

Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me

Melt me, mold me

Fill me, use me!