Pessimism surely has a stronghold in the church today. Yet, it is this season, the season of Pentecost, that should actually provoke us to boldness is working for the Kingdom – that is transforming culture. It is clear in the entire Scriptures that wherever God is there is victory or success for the Kingdom. The words from 2 Kings 18:7 are striking, “And the LORD was with him (Hezekiah); he was successful in whatever he undertook.”
And who is the LORD with today? What is the significance of Pentecost? God the Holy Spirit has descended upon His people! The Holy Spirit has come to place the Law upon our heart that we might be the people of God in the world. He has come to give us boldness. He has come, that through His work in us, we might be His witnesses in word and deed to all the world, that “the knowledge of the LORD mighty cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.” Pentecost shakes us loose from the shackles of our excuses and our anguish of the sinfulness of society, and says “You be my witnesses with the power that I will provide by My Spirit.” The Church is triumphant because God is with her individually and collectively by His Spirit, and His purposes, His Kingdom will NOT fail.
Great way to celebrate Pentecost. Thanks for the post. I agree that the spirit of doom and gloom has allowed a dark cloud to descend over the Church, the new race in Jesus Christ. I’m afraid we’ve reached a very serious state of affairs when so many don’t know who they are.
John Paul Todd
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