Pentecost: A Personal Call to Live in the Spirit
The Pentecost Season of 2025 is upon us, and with it comes a powerful question: Are you living with the fire of the Holy Spirit?
In the Old Testament, Pentecost was a celebration held 50 days after Passover, marking the end of the harvest. It was also known as the Feast of Harvest or the Day of Firstfruits (see Exodus 34:22; Numbers 28:26).
Significantly, Pentecost also commemorates the giving of the Law by God to Moses at Mount Sinai. What the Jews recognized as the anniversary of the Law being written on tablets of stone is the very day God chose to pour out His Holy Spirit—transforming hearts of stone into living hearts of flesh.
The Great Promise of Pentecost
Pentecost was born out of a great promise, as Jesus declared in Luke 24:49: “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” This promise was the advent of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers with divine authority and strength.
As recorded in Acts 2, on this very day, both Jews and Gentiles became the firstfruits—members of a new community: God’s Church, the Church of Jesus the Messiah. A new message was proclaimed to a new people, heard in every language, for every nation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the disciples spoke as He gave them utterance, declaring the life-saving, life-changing works of Jesus. His eternal promises were proclaimed to all humanity, in languages they could understand, through God’s chosen messengers for the sake of all people everywhere.
This message isn’t just historical; it is deeply personal. Jesus desires to take His rightful place in the hearts of men and women today including yours and mine.
So, how should we respond?
Celebrate with Joy
First, remember that Pentecost was a celebration. And celebrations become more meaningful through intentional events and expressions of joy. Let’s mark this season not just with remembrance, but with fresh dedication and rejoicing in what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do through His Spirit.
As Paul repeatedly urged believers, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4).
Pentecost is a time to celebrate—the coming of the Holy Spirit then and now, and the eternal promise of salvation. Let our hearts be filled with praise as we remember the faithfulness of God and the gift of His presence with us.
Be Confident in Christ
Second, be confident in Christ. We can stand firm in the assurance that Christ’s Church will endure. Jesus Himself promised, “I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18).
Pentecost reminds us that the Spirit-empowered Church is not weak or wavering, but victorious, standing upon the unshakable foundation of Christ.
Share the Good News
Pentecost is about salvation—the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit descended then, as He does now, anointing those who call on Jesus with power and purpose.
What began at Pentecost was not a one-time event but the unfolding of God’s plan to reach every heart. The Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim the life-giving message of Jesus to a lost and broken world. His work is beyond explanation, but never beyond experience. It is inexhaustible, for it flows from the boundless love of the Savior for all humanity.
A Personal Call
Have you truly understood the words of the Gospel?
Have they been spoken to you in a language your heart can grasp?
Do you realize that this Gospel was written for you—that this Savior died especially for you—and that this great salvation is personally available to you?
May the Lord richly bless us as we reflect upon these truths. Amen.
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