Pentecost

Today is Pentecost Sunday, and across Europe many are taking a few days off for their pre-summer break (German: Pfingstferien). During this annual celebration in the church calendar, we remember how God gave the Holy Spirit to the Church. No longer (as in the OT) does He only rest on certain individuals for a certain period of time for a specific task. Today He indwells (at the point of conversion) everyone who is a true follower of Jesus Christ. How easy in day-to-day life do we forget this amazing reality that should cause us to reflect on everything we say, think and do – Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, ESV)

 
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
© 2006 Thankyou Music  

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:1-4, ESV) 
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