Sunday 24 May 2026

Hymns: Come Holy Ghost, Spirit of God unseen as the wind, Gracious Spirit Holy Ghost, Breathe on me breath of God
Reading Acts 2: 1-21

Today we reflected on the first Christian Pentecost, and why it is good news for us today. Jesus had returned to the heavens to be our great high priest and to be crowned with glory. On Pentecost while the disciples were met together the Holy Spirit came upon them in a new way. Acts 2 verses 2-4 read “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them”. The apostles had been commissioned to take the gospel to all nations. As the apostles spoke in languages unknown to them, other visitors to Jerusalem heard them speaking in their own native dialects/languages. The Holy Spirit equipped the apostles to share the good news in many ways. These timid men began to address crowds of people with gospel truth, and they were equipped and strengthened in their resolve as they faced trials and persecutions of various kinds.

The Holy Spirit comes to Christians today and will build us up and equip us to be his messengers and servants in these days. Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the church. May we celebrate this wonderful day in gospel history and give thanks that the Spirit is still at work today. May we know his strength and presence as we face the days ahead. The Spirit convicts, prompts and equips. The Spirit comforts and helps us to understand Gods will and God’s word.

Every blessing,

Rev`d Theo Corney