The Power of Pentecost

Weekly Messages

When was the last time someone over-promised and under-delivered on a promise to you?

Megan and I recently completed some updates to our home, and if you’ve ever gone through home renovations, you know this is a common experience of homeowners.

Contractors often promise that a renovation project will be finished within a certain timeframe and budget, and with excellent results. But more often than not, the project ends up taking twice as long and costs twice as much. If you’ve been through it, you know what I mean.

But here’s the good news: Our God is not a general contractor trying to earn our business. He is a perfectly loving heavenly Father who has never once over-promised or under-delivered. He always fulfills His promises to us.

One of the most powerful examples of this happened ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, during the Jewish festival that we know as Pentecost.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

What does it mean to trust the Promise-maker more than the promise itself? In what areas of your life do you need to shift your focus from holding onto outcomes to holding onto God?

How can you become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in your daily life?

Reflect on recent conversations. How might you have approached them differently with the guidance of the Holy Spirit?