On the day of Pentecost there was:

• Anticipation,
• Heart-to-heart connection,
• Awe about Christ’s resurrection,
• Ongoing heart-cries for God’s direction, and
• Waiting for the Spirit’s reception.

There was no:

• Religious programing,
• Church building,
• One person controlling
• Passive spectating, or
• Benediction.

So what must we do?

A full round-about
Will not help you much
But a turn-around
Will put you in touch
With the living God.
Repent and believe
And fully receive
The Holy Spirit
To take control of
And direct your life
From deep within you.
(Romans 8:14)

If there’s ever a time for people to see you drunk in the Spirit, (Acts 2:13-16) it’s Pentecost Sunday. Loosen up and let God the Holy Spirit inebriate you with joy unspeakable and full of the glory of His presence. (1 Peter 1:8)

If there’s ever a time for you to speak in tongues, (Acts 2:4) it’s Pentecost Sunday. Ask God to give you that gift. Humble yourself and receive it. Then praise and glorify Him in tongues like all of Christ’s disciples did on Pentecost.

If there’s ever a time to boldly proclaim Jesus on the streets, (Acts 2:14) it’s Pentecost Sunday. Do like Peter did! “Declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”(1 Peter 2:9)

If there is ever a time to be led by the Spirit, (Romans 8:17) it’s Pentecost Sunday! That’s not the time to passively sit through another rigidly programmed and tightly controlled religious service.

If there’s ever a time for Christians to assemble themselves together to encourage each another and spur one another on to love and good works, (Hebrews 10:24-25) it’s Pentecost. It’s a great time for all Christ-followers to listen to God the Holy Spirit and then share and do in the meeting, whatever He tells them to. If only churches would allow that!

If church is effective, why are so many Christians saying and doing ungodly things? Why aren’t more believers growing strong in God’s grace? Religious pride and church programming quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19) and prevent us from experiencing and daily living in the power of Pentecost! (James 4:6)

Too many Christians are focused on a human government but now is the time to put away your sins, align your desires with God’s, and let Him govern you from within. (Matthew 4:17) “Seek first the kingdom (inner government) of God.” (Matthew 6:33)

Can Pentecost be powerful again? Yes! Why not today? Religious pride and church programming prevent us from experiencing and living in the power of Pentecost! (James 4:6)

To learn how you can receive the Pentecost gift of praying in tongues, read this recent article I posted.