October 13: Nehemiah 9-10; Acts 2

Scripture: Acts 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Observation: When God created man, he designed us with two ears and only one mouth. Someone, maybe my mom, told me that I should listen twice as much as I talk. J
Some sounds can be ignored without little or any consequence. However, a “sound from heaven” should be given priority. What does it mean?
This “sound from heaven” was the arrival of the Holy Spirit for a whole new relationship now available between God and man. God, who had been present in the person of Jesus to walk among us, is now present in the person of the Holy Spirit to live within us!!! Wow!!!
Verse 4 specifically says that the Holy Spirit did not just arrive to be among them, but they were all “filled” with the Holy Spirit.

Application: I believe that we are living in the last days prior to the return of Jesus to this earth; I know that I am living in the last days on earth for some around me. If I am going to be useful to the kingdom and to other believers I need to keep my ears attentive to any “sound from heaven.”

Prayer: Lord, May I come to appreciate, rely on AND listen to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!