Wind and fire
Today's focusOn the day of Pentecost the Spirit comes with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues of fire, filling every believer and enabling them to speak.
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1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Reflection
On the day of Pentecost, the believers gathered together "with one accord in one place." As they waited, God moved in a way that could be heard and seen. The arrival of the Holy Ghost was not a quiet whisper, but a "sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind" that filled the entire house. This powerful presence was accompanied by "cloven tongues like as of fire," which sat upon every person present. No one was left out; the Spirit rested upon "each of them."
This passage shows us that the Spirit’s power is both communal and personal. While the wind filled the whole room, the fire touched each individual, and "they were all filled with the Holy Ghost." This filling immediately moved them to action, as they "began to speak with other tongues." The Spirit did not just give them a feeling, but gave them "utterance" to share. Today, you can be encouraged that the same Spirit who arrived with such force is the one who enables you to speak and act as He leads.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What does it mean to you that the Spirit filled every believer gathered — not just the leaders?
Pray
Holy Spirit, come like the wind and fire of Pentecost. Fill me afresh today. Give me words to speak of the wonderful works of God.