When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4 ESV
Oh, LORD, Your Holy Spirit rained on me in Your mighty rushing wind the day I told You I was a sinner…I asked for forgiveness…I wanted Jesus to be my LORD and Savior. The language I am learning is Your language, LORD, Your Words. I know that I hear Your still, small voice. I have ears to hear the beauty of Your words. I have eyes to see the words in Your Word and I am able to understand them, little by little. Your Spirit teaches me. My heart pounds with thrill at this moment. You fill me. I am that house, Your body temple. You came to live in me. Thank You.
I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Acts 2:17
Oh, Holy Spirit, You are the living rain pouring out upon me. You drench me in Your wisdom and knowledge. You give me what I need at the moment of that need, IF I am ready, willing, and asking for it. May I seek Your forgiveness, Your comfort, Your love…in all times.
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21
Amen. Everyone. I pray they call upon You as I have.
(For David says concerning him,…) “You have made known to me the paths of life; You will make me full of gladness with Your Presence.” Acts 2:28
Years before Jesus, David was a man after God’s own heart. He wanted to be in step with his Father God. He loved His Father. He sought forgiveness when he sinned. He knew he had done wrong in the sight of His God. He listened. He delighted in the LORD. Pentecost is about rejoicing and dancing under the beauty of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Pentecost opens us to newness and community. Pentecost is change and repentance.
May my heart be open and ready every day.
“Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus Whom you crucified.”
Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Acts 2:36-37
LORD, my heart is repelled from these thoughts. I am one of them. I feel their agony and know their wrong. I refused to accept Jesus as my LORD for many years. I asked, “What shall I do?”
… “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself.” …“Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” Acts 2:38-40
Yes, Yes…to repent and be baptized in Your Name, O Christ, for I seek forgiveness of my sins. I seek You. I live in a crooked generation. I am thankful that You saved me, LORD. I praise You. The Holy Spirit has led me away and is teaching me and showing me the way.
Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. Acts:2:42-43 ...with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. Acts 2:46-47
LORD, the words that are being ingrained into my heart from these verses are “devoted” in community. It is the fellowship of believers that You call us to. Guide me. Instruct me. “Awe” – reverence in looking at Who You are and what You have done. May no act of mine be none other than the Yours, the Glory of my LORD. A “glad” heart, a “generous” heart “praising” God that His Spirit reigns within us–what a beautiful and full array of outcomes of Pentecost. We serve a Mighty God.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7
May my every day be to seek You and know You. May my every day be a day of Pentecost…the mighty rushing wind fills me to overflowing with the peace of Your Kingdom. May I know the words to speak in each circumstance as You set before me one who needs You, one who needs forgiveness, one who needs love, a refuge, peace. Father, guide me and equip me. In Your Name, I pray. Amen.
Rushing wind: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/06/79/8d/06798da585100dd496568bb2288747d9.jpg
Fire: https://simonmarsh.org/tag/pentecost
Water: http://naomirice.weebly.com/uploads/6/9/7/9/69791709/4113466.png
Being Woven 
Beautiful prayers today, Linda – a refreshment to the soul. Bless you.
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Amen! I needed a fresh stirring of the Holy Spirit, thank you for these words of power! #sittingamongfriends
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David yes. Ahh I relate to him in a lot of ways and like reading his writings (God inspired!) I love how you used the art in this. “Pentecost = newness & community” was my favorite line and really stood out to me. Thanks so much, Linda, for sharing.
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Linda, you always have such a beautiful way with words and your pictures are beautiful too.. I am assuming you painted them? I love how we are being prompted to both write/talk about the Holy Spirit, yet in different ways. I am glad to be your neighbor today at #TeaAndWord
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Hello dear friend. What fountain of spiritual refreshment to visit you today. The prayers are overflowing in worship and the images are stunning Linda! I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit dwells within me. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice and for choosing me to serve you. I hope you have a fantastic week and may God continue to bless you and yours.
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Just beautiful Linda! The artwork is wonderful too!
#SittingAmongFriends
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Your blog posts are always so very worshipful bringing us all into a state of Worship. Thank you so much for bringing us to a place of slowing down and contemplating the mystery of the Holy Spirit.
Blessings,
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The metaphor of being woven is one of the best metaphors for life! I love that you highlight it here and share so much of the truth of life in your posts, posts like this one.
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Beautiful. I especially love the first image. So touching. Blessings!
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Linda, this is beautiful! May God help our hearts to be open and ready every day to see Him at work in our lives. Blessings to you!
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Thank you for your testimony through these beautiful words. I love the way you weaved your story throughout God’s word. The photos you chose are stunning too.
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Such beauty and encouragement, Linda. So beautiful and full of His sweet Spirit.
Love this.
Bless you!
Dawn
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What a beautiful collection of art work and Bible verses! Thank you for the encouragement.
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I agree with Sylvia! This is packed with so many beautiful truths, and beautiful images! Thank you for sharing this today, when we all need so much to be Spirit-led. I am joining you in your prayer, and asking Father God to fill me anew with His mighty Spirit, that I may speak and pray and live for Him. Blessings to you!
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Love this Linda! The Holy Spirit does come and live in our hearts! God does speak in a still small voice. These are so true! I love The Nativity Story the movie, the is a scene where a woman is telling the children a story about God and she asks the children how the Lord speaks to them, and the children answer, “in a still small voice.” We are to treat our bodies as the holy temples to God that they are, because after being baptised we house this Holy Spirit!
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I love your line of “May my heart be open and ready, Lord.” I need to remember to be open to receive Grace. Beautiful post, Linda ❤
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Whoah! So much good stuff here. This could be four or five posts, each full of spirit and truth.
Blessings to you!
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