A Taste of the Kingdom

27. September 2010 Acts 1

Text: Acts 2:1-21
Theme: The saints spoke everyone’s language and praised God supernaturally–as it will be in God’s Kingdom.
Key verses: “A sound roars from the sky without warning, the roar of a violent wind…Then a flame appears, dividing into smaller flames and spreading from one person to the next. All of the people present are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin speaking in languages they’ve never spoken, as the Spirit empowers them” (v. 2-4). “…there are devout Jews staying as pilgrims in Jerusalem from every nation under the sun…They are amazed because each of them can hear the group speaking in their native languages” (v. 5-6). “Hear what God says! ‘In the last days, I will offer My Spirit to humanity as a libation. Your children will boldly speak the word of the Lord (v. 17). “Yes, in those days I shall offer My Spirit to all servants, both male and female, and they will boldly speak My word (v. 18). “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be liberated into God’s freedom and peace” (v. 21).
What God said to me: Son, my power and my Kingdom are beyond understanding or predicting. No one could have imagined how my Spirit would come and ascend on those believers that day of Pentecost. I love surprising my saints and astounding the critics. More than anything though, I love using my people to spread the gospel of my dear Son and to worship me as one–like those pentecostal believers did that day. Keep in mind that they had prepared their hearts and minds by investing time in prayer as they patiently waited for my promise of the Spirit. They were already united in love and purpose. Then look what I did to bless them, amaze the onlookers and spread my word! I haven’t changed, you know. And there’s coming a day when all my saints will understand and talk with each other freely forever, on the New Earth.
What I said to God: Holy Father, I am humbled by Your majesty and power. I am amazed by Your grace. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit and for how He lives in me right now. Unloose my tongue to speak Your word boldly and with supernatural clarity today.


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