His Promise Changed History

Today is Pentecost Sunday -- we celebrate the day God kept His promise and changed history forever.

Let’s imagine what it must have been like. The disciples had watched Jesus die. They had witnessed His resurrection. They had heard His final instructions. And then He told them to wait.

Wait for what? "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you..." (Acts 1:8)

So they waited in Jerusalem, praying, hoping, and trusting.
Then suddenly it happened.

A sound like a mighty rushing wind filled the house. Ordinary men and women were filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to do extraordinary things. Fearful followers became fearless witnesses. The gospel that began in a small upper room would soon reach the ends of the earth.

As I typed this blog, I realized that the disciples were not spiritual superheroes. They were ordinary people with ordinary fears, questions, and uncertainties. Yet after the Holy Spirit came, they became bold, courageous, and unstoppable in their faith.

What changed?
THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!
And it's the same for us today!

We face doctor's appointments, family concerns, wedding plans, travel, unanswered questions, missing luggage, and all the twists and turns of everyday life.

Yet we do not walk alone. The same Holy Spirit lives within us, strengthening us when we feel weak, comforting us when we are anxious, and reminding us that God is still on the throne.

What a promise!

Pentecost is not merely a historical event we remember once a year. It is a daily reality for every believer. The Helper is here. The Comforter is here. The Counselor is here. The One who gives wisdom, courage, peace, and power is here.

Yesterday we were in Tulsa, OK for my precious niece's wedding – the same Holy Spirit filled our hearts with joy, safe travels, sweet memories, and renewed wonder at God's goodness.

How fitting that while celebrating a new beginning for Brady and Maddie -- I know that the same Holy Spirit who faithfully held us through the forty-plus years in Tulsa – is the God who led me to Austin, blessed me with Carl, and continues to offer me help with the beautiful chapters in our story.

Praying for you, my friends and loved ones – may this Pentecost Sunday be filled with fresh gratitude for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit.

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