We just passed Pentecost. In the Christian church it marks 50 days after Easter. In the Jewish faith it is 50 days after Passover and also marks the giving of the law on Mt. Sinai. In the book of Acts, we find the disciples gathered in Jerusalem and in chapter 2 a mighty wind blows and flames alight on their heads. They are able to speak in other languages that are heard and understood by many from outside of Jerusalem.
Many people are amazed but others dismiss them as drunk. When the Holy Spirit moves in our world, I think we have the same sorts of reactions. My experience with the Holy Spirit is one of chaos. When everything starts swirling and it is hard to know up from down, I often need to pause and ask God for clarity and to see the path that has not existed before. Let us stand amidst the chaos and let the Holy Spirit move.
We just passed Pentecost. In the Christian church it marks 50 days after Easter. In the Jewish faith it is 50 days after Passover and also marks the giving of the law on Mt. Sinai. In the book of Acts, we find the disciples gathered in Jerusalem and in chapter 2 a mighty wind blows and flames alight on their heads. They are able to speak in other languages that are heard and understood by many from outside of Jerusalem.
Many people are amazed but others dismiss them as drunk. When the Holy Spirit moves in our world, I think we have the same sorts of reactions. My experience with the Holy Spirit is one of chaos. When everything starts swirling and it is hard to know up from down, I often need to pause and ask God for clarity and to see the path that has not existed before. Let us stand amidst the chaos and let the Holy Spirit move.