Let me set the atmosphere this morning. It was the day of Pentecost. There was suddenly a sound from heaven like a violent wind that was heard by everyone. It filled the house, and it filled the streets. Those in the house receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Those in the street were in wonder and fear. They questioned what was happening and what they should do? And so Peter answered them in truth,
37“Now when the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Gentlemen, brothers, what should we do?” 38 Peter answered them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call.” 40 He testified solemnly with many other words and was appealing to them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added. The Christians Lived in Unity 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They were selling their possessions and property and were distributing the proceeds according to what anyone needed. 46 Day after day, with one mind, they were devoted to meeting in the temple area, as they continued to break bread in their homes. They shared their food with glad and sincere hearts, 47 as they continued praising God and being viewed favorably by all the people. Day after day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:37-47 Over 3000 lives were changed that day. Both Jews and Gentiles. It took a sound from God for them to finally see the truth. The same people that crucified Jesus were now caused to repent and see that He was truly the Son of God. And God forgave them. Repentance gave them peace and they were able to live in peace and unity from that day on. My prayer today is that we have a repentant heart, and that we begin to live in peace and unity with each other. Helping each other and lifting each other up. That we truly believe in our heart that we are one family and one body of Christ. That we don’t wait for a sound, but we are already assured that Jesus is Lord and He came to free us from an everlasting death. Hallelujah!! Please take time to read Acts 2 in its entirety today and be encouraged by Holy Spirit. Be blessed! Evangelist Cheryl Davies Owolabi (www.fear it ministries.com) #feelthefire #FearNotMinistries #sharingiscaring #spiritled
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