Pentecost

Approximately 2000 years ago (a little less ;) ) the Lord fell in mighty power on 120 people who cried out for His presence in a tiny upper room. A rushing wind filled the room and a flame of fire hit each one of them as they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Each one was set ablaze for the King... each one anointed. They spoke in different languages... one's they have never learned before; speaking of the greatness and goodness of the Lord. They went out on the streets and were mocked for being 'drunk.' Perhaps they were, but on a wine that had never before been tasted by man. This wine was pure, this wine was an infilling of the Spirit. This wine gave joy beyond belief, and allowed your mind to be shut off so that your flesh would simply follow the Spirit.

This phenomenon utterly dismayed people. But what was even greater than the 'drunkeness' and ridiculousness of the way the 120 were acting... was the words that were spoken after being filled. The Lord put boldness in their hearts to go and prophecy, preach, heal the sick, cast out demons. He increased their faith by showing them that He answers prayer, that He is there with them.

What's greater, still? It didn't end in Acts 2. Another filling came yet again in Acts 4. But listen, " "Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."  and when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke the word of God with boldness " [Acts 4:29-31] They asked the Lord to fill them. Oh, that we would all join with one accord and ask for a shaking of the very buildings we are in. That the Lord would announce His presence mightily and that we would begin to proclaim from the rooftops with boldness and power the truth of the Lord. Would unity of the church happen on this day! Would the Lord use our weak words and weak hands to perform signs and wonders in His name.

You know what else I love about Pentecost... listen to this verse in Acts 4, "Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need." What extravagant giving the Lord graces us with when He consumes us. The love of our brothers and sisters just exceeds the 'norm'.  It's a beautiful thing when no one has lack. When everyone has what they need, and everyone turns their eyes and opens their hearts to their brothers and sisters.

So Lord, I ask that together, as Your Bride, we would stand up and cry out for You to come. Father, on this day, 2000 years ago You poured out Your Spirit; do it again in an even greater measure. Lord, I ask that the Joel 2 prophecy would be fulfilled! Let us prophecy, let signs and wonders be done, let all be saved, God! I ask for all those around the world who are asking for You to come that You would fall... let revivals erupt today. Come... the Spirit and the Bride cry come. Oh, You who deserve all honour, power, and glory. We love You and we miss You. We need You to be here with us now.

 Amen.