I was reading Acts 2 this morning. I love the account of Pentecost. I am convinced God wants to move on His people today in a similar way. What is our responsibility?
One, we must long for such an experience. Two, we must pray for such an experience. As Jesus stood in the Jordan river and prayed the Holy Spirit descended on Him; and in the Upper Room while the disciples prayed the Holy Spirit descended on them. Obviously, the Spirit comes on praying people. Three, we must be in unity to experience a corporate outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
The Acts 2 account states, "When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came..." (2:1-2). The Greek word translated "accord" is homothumadon meaning "same mind."
What will it take for a genuine "Pentecost" move of God's Spirit to happen at Willoughby Hills Friends Church? It will require a "heart hunger" for such an experience to occur and consistent prayer. But more importantly, our attendees must be "singleness of mind."
It is imperative that each member/attender in our organization be of the same mind. Rather than each one pursuing their own interest, preference, or selfish gain our focus must be on the person and purpose of Christ Jesus. We must strive to make Jesus preeminent in all things! I believe 2009 is the year when "the day of Pentecost will fully come" to Willoughby Hills Friends Church. What say you?
Thanks for stopping by!
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Adrian
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We have an opportunity for just what you describe coming up when Gary Wright visits. It would be good if our leadership was like minded in your take on Pentecost and promoted the upcoming "Revival" as an opportunity to (at the very least) be hopeful and expectant that God would present Himself during this time 'outside of the norm'. I find great value in disrupting the patterns of life that lull us into a stupor.
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