Acts 2:1-13 ESV The Coming of the Holy Spirit
1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”
Well, here we are, fellow Christ followers. The beginning of the Church Age. The disciples waited as Jesus had instructed, and the Holy Spirit fell upon these first followers of Christ. And then what happened?
Men and women had huddled together for fifty days, afraid to step outside. I am sure some wondered if they had misunderstood the instructions of Jesus, but that morning their faithfulness was rewarded.
The streets were filled with a diversity of people, all there to celebrate the Festival of Weeks. May I share with you that it was no coincidence that a crowd of people who spoke different languages and had distinct backgrounds witnessed that first Pentecost?
God, in His infinite wisdom, gave us a beautiful picture of the way His grace would be poured out upon all nations. And then Peter, transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, boldly preached the gospel of Jesus Christ.
May God so empower us today that we will not be afraid to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Take the name of Jesus with you and share Him with all you meet.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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