How they can go un-missed--these celebrations. And this one, Pentecost, represents the very giving of His Holy Spirit, the One whom we could not live without. Yes, we do life. We go it alone and are sometimes even successful, but what if... what IF that day a couple thousand years ago had not taken place? What if the "Upper Room" had never occurred? What if His Spirit was only for the disciples and not for us, the future followers? Conviction that leads to beautiful change, comfort that leads to beautiful healing, and teaching that leads to beautiful wisdom are all occupations of the Holy Spirit. Let me tell you, change, healing and wisdom are the lifeblood of Christians. How could we function, live triumphantly, walk obediently, and draw others toward the Father without the third person of the Trinity? Praise God for giving His Spirit and not leaving us alone when His Son returned to His right hand. And so I want to celebrate and live Pentecost and pray for strength to walk in the Spirit day by day.
