June 18 — "Life. Interrupted."

 

Today's Reading: Acts 2:1-21

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.