God’s Strengthening Word: Being Renewed by the Holy SpiritNäide

Introduction

Acts 2:1–13: Today marks the day when many Christians celebrate Pentecost. God sends the Holy Spirit to give power and courage to the apostles. They begin to tell the good news about Jesus, which a gathered crowd hears in their own different languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of the Lord’s followers.

Today’s Key Verse: Acts 2:4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

Reflect

How is the coming of the Holy Spirit described? What caused a large crowd to become excited? In what ways do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life?

Pray

Amazing God, through the power of your Holy Spirit, many people today are able to hear your message in their heart language and have come to know of your love and salvation. I thank and praise you, Lord God, for empowering me with the gift of your Spirit so that I may share with others the good news of the great things you have done. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Acts 2:14–28: The apostle Peter speaks to the crowd.