Peter was talking to a crowd in Jerusalem.  They were gathered outside a house from which the sound of a violent rushing wind was heard.  Those within the house received the Holy Spirit of God.  (Acts 2:1-4)

  Peter said with complete confidence that Israel’s greatest and most beloved King David was dead and was still buried in a tomb in Jerusalem.  David prophesied of the Christ (Messiah) who would be his descendant and would be resurrected.  This Messiah is Jesus – Who was resurrected from the tomb – Peter and those with him witnessed the living, resurrected Lord Jesus.  They witnessed Jesus ascending into heaven.  (Acts 2:29-32)

  Then…then Peter said something just as astounding:
(NASB) Acts 2:33 “Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.”

  The crowds to whom Peter spoke were witnesses – they were witnesses of the Holy Spirit of God poured out on that Day of Pentecost when they heard the sound of a violent rushing wind. This is what drew them to the front door.  They heard those people speaking the languages of the countries in which they lived.

  To be a witness of God’s power, God’s prophecies being fulfilled, being in God’s presence…‘Open my eyes Lord ~ I want to see, hear and respond to You!’

  That crowd was witnessing God’s promise to David that Day of Pentecost.    Today, followers of Christ also witness to the truth of God’s word, all who receive Christ as their Savior are given the gift of the Holy Spirit of the living God…

~ Take it to heart ~

  Follower of Christ as you walk through this day you are given the same Holy Spirit as Peter was given!  You are given the same promise of eternal life! 
  Redeemed, forgiven and received by God the Father through faith in His Son.  Given the gift of eternal life, given the gift of His Holy Spirit.  What a God we have!!!

Rejoice!  Praise God!  Hallelujah!

Categories: The Acts of the Holy Spirit