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Daily readings to help you see Jesus' light in your life
by Selwyn Hughes
Pentecost - The Only Pattern
"' the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were
all filled with the Holy Spirit '"(v.31)
-- For reading & meditation: Acts 4:23-37
We continue exploring the thought that Pentecost, and not the Old
Testament revivals, is God's norm for the Church. It is imperative
that we grasp this, because when they are praying for revival many
Christians set their sights on happenings in the Old Testament. But
while these contain interesting and helpful insights, they ought not
to become our pattern. As we have seen, the pattern for revival is
Pentecost. The Spirit could not have been fully given in the Old
Testament dispensation as this would have set a wrong pattern, and
for the same reason He could not have been given in the day of our
Lord's humiliation. The Spirit could only be given in the time of
Christ's triumph - after He had returned to the eternal throne - for
that alone was the right pattern. That is why our prayers for revival
and our expectation of it must be based on Pentecost - the greatest
manifestation of the Holy Spirit the world has ever known. Do not be
swayed by those who tell you that Pentecost was a one-off experience
which God does not want to repeat. As I have said, throughout the
history of the Church every revival that has taken place has
contained one or more of the ingredients of Pentecost. In some the
dominant feature has been conviction of sin; in others, abounding
joy; and in others, amazing miracles brought about through
supernatural power. If God sees fit to send another revival to the
world, or parts of the world, perhaps the next one will contain all
the ingredients of Pentecost. I don't know about you, but this is
something I find myself longing for with all my heart.
PRAYER:
O Father, let my longing for another Pentecost be translated into a
deeper and closer walk with You - by prayer, meditation on the
Scriptures and sharing with others the concept of Your greatness and
power. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 19:1-41; Ezek. 36:27; Acts 10:44-46
1. When the Holy Spirit fell on the 12 men, what were some results in
their lives?
2. How did this affect the community?
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