Some moments
shatter the ordinary and mundane, interrupting life as we know it. For the
disciples, the Day of Pentecost was exactly that—an earthshaking,
status-quo-breaking encounter that changed everything. Gathered in obedience,
waiting just as Jesus instructed, their hearts wrestled with faith and
uncertainty. How long, Lord? Would today be the day? Then—suddenly—it happened.
A sound like
a mighty rushing wind filled the room, not from the outside—but within! An
unseen presence surged upon them. Fire—yes, fire!—appeared, separating and
resting on each of them. But this wasn’t destruction; it was divine ignition. Power
surged. Joy overflowed. Voices erupted in languages never before spoken—praises
pouring out to the Most High!
Fear fled.
Hesitation shattered. The Spirit had come—just as Jesus promised in Acts 1:8—“You
will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” No longer followers
hiding behind locked doors, they became bold witnesses set ablaze for His
mission. The fire kindled within them spilled into the streets, sparking a
movement that would set the world aflame.
But here’s
the thing—before the Spirit moves, there’s often a hunger. An ache. A yearning
for something more. We believe in Jesus, we love Him—but sometimes, we feel
incomplete. We read of power in Scripture but feel weak. We sing of joy but
wrestle with dryness. We pray, yet our words seem empty. We wait. We wonder. Lord,
when will You move in me?
Then—suddenly—He
comes. Not always in wind and fire, but unmistakably real. Sometimes, it’s a
flood of love, drowning doubt and fear. Other times, it’s a breaking—tears
streaming, pride melting, chains falling. Peace rushes in, washing away
anxiety. Joy erupts like a fountain in the soul. Sometimes, words spill out in
praises we don’t understand. Other times, boldness rises—a fresh confidence
where timidity once ruled.
God is calling you to seek and embrace the Spirit’s movement
in your life. Just like the disciples waited with anticipation, posture your
heart to receive. Then surrender completely – The Spirit comes when hearts are
open and yielded. Expect Jesus to interrupt the ordinary in your life!
And from that moment—you will never be the same. Hesitation bows to courage. Dryness is exchanged for abundance. The Word ignites. Prayer becomes power. Worship transforms into wonder. Fear dissolves, making way for love. The Spirit moves through us, not just around us. We step out. We speak up. We live transformed. And the fire spreads.