What now #4 - Holy Spirit at Pentecost - Dave

This Pentecost Sunday we continued our “What Now?” series, looking at the disciples waiting in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit after Jesus’ ascension.One of the key reminders from Scripture is that Holy Spirit was never an afterthought — Jesus had spoken about this promise all throughout His ministry. Yet, like many things Jesus taught, the disciples didn’t fully understand it at the time, (which is comforting - cause we miss things all the time too).Following Jesus doesn’t require us to have all the answers. It requires a posture of learning, asking Holy Spirit - What are you doing and how can I be part of it.In Acts 2 we see Holy Spirit come with wind, fire, and power as the disciples begin speaking in other languages. This moment showed that the Gospel was for all nations and all people, while at the same time - exposing a very human response to HIS power moving in the believers lives. We were challenged to ask ourselves:Are we open to what Holy Spirit is doing, or are we too focused on the natural to recognise the spiritual? Let us not be like the crowd and say “They have had too much wine.”Peter’s message to the crowd still speaks today:Repent, believe in Jesus, and receive the gift of Holy Spirit.Our “Now What?” is simple:While we wait for Jesus’ return, we devote ourselves to His Word, prayer, fellowship, and community — living with glad and sincere hearts while staying focused on Him.Oh and don’t forget your homework!Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:16-17, John 4:24, Ephesians 6:12