Week of 4/14-4/20: New - God Indwells His Covenant People

Day One: Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. And tongues, like flames of fire that were divided, appeared to them and rested on each one of them. Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit gave them ability for speech.

ELECTRICITY IS AN INCREDIBLE RESOURCE. From the moment your alarm goes off way too early on a school day until the time your head hits the pillow at night, electricity has played an important role in your day. Electricity’s effects are felt when you use your phone, hang out on Facebook, and even when you are in the kitchen finishing your homework. All the technological devices that are so vital to us, or seemingly vital to us, are completely useless without electricity. They simply can’t do anything they were created to do apart from the power of electricity.

Your life as a follower of Jesus is v

ery similar: just as your electronics rely on electricity, you must rely on the work of the Holy Spirit in you.

The Holy Spirit of God moves into your heart the moment you give your life to Jesus. There are many names for the Holy Spirit: Comforter, Counselor, Truth and Power (John 14:17, Luke 1:35).This is important; because the Spirit is God’s presence in your life to guide you and help you grow in your relationship with Him. God doesn’t save you and say, “Good luck! I hope everything works out for you!”

Instead, the Bible says we are “sealed” by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30).He indwells us and never leaves us. This truth should bring us great comfort. God calls us to an incredible life and mission; He also gives us his presence to complete it.

You were not created to have all the answers or to be the most talented; you were created to trust the work of the Holy Spirit inside of you. Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, we are incapable of fulfilling the mission to which God has called us.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

▷▷Why does Acts 2:1-4 bring us hope?

▷▷What do you trust in more on a daily basis to help you and guide you: your own ability or the Holy Spirit?

▷▷What is one area in your life you need to trust the work of the Holy Spirit today?