Pentecost was only a beginning | Two Minute Daily Devotional

What happened on the Day of Pentecost can and should happen today. It was not a one-time event that ended with the first disciples; rather, it was the beginning of the Spirit-empowered life of the Church throughout this age. The evidence, demonstration, and confirmation of who Jesus is continues through the work of the Holy Spirit in His people. Although we were not physically present to witness the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, we too are called to be His witnesses. We have the testimony of the apostles, who declared that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died and rose again for the forgiveness of sins. And today, we have the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to carry that same witness to the world. If you have experienced your own personal Pentecost, that is not the end – it is only the beginning. The fire and power of the Holy Spirit are meant to continue increasing in our lives as we become more effective witnesses for Christ. The Book of Acts is the only book of the Bible that appears unfinished because the story of the Spirit-empowered Church is still being written. We are called to live in that same reality today – to see the power of God demonstrated, to witness His works among us, and to continue the ministry that began in the early Church. Everything we read about in Acts should be reflected in the Church today: a people filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaiming Jesus, walking in His power, and demonstrating the reality of the Kingdom of God.