Pentecost-the Filling

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

The day had finally arrived! The wait was over, and once more they were all together in one place. Such unity! Into this unity of presence and heart came the sound of a mighty, rushing wind that filled the entire house. Divided tongues of fire rested on each one of them, and they began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. What a sight! What a miracle! How exciting! What did they think was happening? Did they have any idea of the great power that was to be theirs? Certainly, it was exceedingly, abundantly above all that they could ask or think according to the power at work within them!

Who was controlling the event? How did it come about? Whatever God does begins with Him, His plan, and His power! What does man do? He waits, waits for God to fill, to empower, and to work.  In Jerusalem at this time were devout men from many nations, and at this sound, the multitude gathered. How loud this must have been! Truly a God-inspired spectacle! As these devout men were watching, they were amazed because the Galileans were speaking to these men in their own languages. They were hearing and seeing the mighty works of God! What was the response to this great event? Some were amazed, some bewildered, some wondered, and some even ridiculed it, but they all noticed and witnessed these great events! They all were given the opportunity to respond. Isn't that characteristic of the hearts of men? But unless God draws a person to Himself, it really doesn't matter how much spectacle there is!

Father,
Keep my heart dependent on You for all the power and plan. Make me usable so that all the surpassing glory belongs to You.
In Jesus name,
Amen.