Pentecost

Happy Pentecost everyone!

I remember celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit back in Romania. Since the coming of God's Spirit upon His people means that they are made more like Him, we celebrated Pentecost with fruits. Why fruit? Obviously it's the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." So Pentecost is really a way to celebrate what God is doing in us and in our church. To honor the Holy Spirit of God who is always at work. We might be tempted to think that God is only active when we think about Him, or that He is not interested in ALL the details of our lives. But because God sent His Spirit to be among us we are assured that He is with us always.

And if God is with us and for us, who can be against us? We certainly can do all things through Christ and His Spirit that stregthens us to live the abundant life that Jesus talked about. So my friends, let us honor God by praising Him for the gift of His Holy Spirit. Without whom the church would be simply a human endeavor. Let us hold firmly to the faith that God's presence means power when we are weak, hope when we are in despair, joy when we are sad, and love when feel unloveable.

God is with us!

Enjoy Pentecost!

Bunyan