Like a Rushing Mighty Wind

It is Pentecost Sunday! If ever there were reasons to celebrate, it is this day!

Acts 2:1-2 says "And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting."

This was a noise LIKE a rushing wind. Not a wind like what hit our community a few days ago when branches were broken off trees and swimming pool furniture was scattered.

This Pentecost “wind” is better likened to a refreshing, cool breeze of the Holy Spirit. Jesus compared the Holy Spirit to a gentle breeze that blows through one’s life and changes everything.

When Jesus was about to leave this earth to return to heaven, He promised His disciples: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter to be with you forever -- the Spirit of Truth. He lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." (John 14:16–18)

Jesus knew that He could be in only one place at one time. But through His Spirit, He could be with us all the time – living within us. “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?” asked the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 3:16).

Holy Spirit has been my mainstay. He has been my most treasured blessing. I have known discouragement, but suddenly, I felt comfort. I’ve asked God for help in making big decisions and suddenly felt a dawning awareness of what the right choice should be. Perhaps you have sensed Holy Spirit in your life, too!

The Holy Spirit is the presence of God in the lives of those who love Him. What makes all the difference is knowing that the Holy Spirit is always here, always watching, encouraging, and ready to help us when we really need Him.

Perhaps, you’re feeling the soft, gentle breezes of the Holy Spirit drawing you into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 31:3 says: “I have loved you with an everlasting love: with lovingkindness have I drawn you”.

He is nudging you to commit your life to God. If you are already a Christian, the Spirit may be calling you to a more devoted life to Christ and even to a life of greater service to others.

Whatever He might be saying to you, God asks you to believe that His Spirit is there, near you, watching you, giving you the power to overcome, be more faith-filled and drawing you closer into Himself. Go ahead. Lean in. Experience those cool, gentle breezes of Holy Spirit right now, this very day!