Pentecost - the waiting and release

“On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.”   Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4 (NLT)

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.  God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. 

John 1:1, 3-5 (NLT)

Sometimes we wait. We expect something and then can become cynical or despondent. We expected God to show himself. We cast doubt on the prophets who told us to await something of Him, but nothing seems to have occurred.

Maybe we missed that small beginning when we expected a mighty wind and tongues of fire. Any way we process this He is God. He does not make errors. He protects and clothes us in love.  Holy Spirit is alive and active. He knows his plans and his timing is perfect.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”  Matthew 2:1-2 (NLT)

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. Luke 2:6-7 (NLT)