Monday, May 25 – “‘On the day of firstfruits, when you present to the Lord an offering of new grain during the Festival of Weeks, hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work.’” (Numbers 28:26) This describes the Festival that everyone attended in Jerusalem, called Pentecost. This celebration of the “firstrfruits” was the perfect time for the Father to send the Holy Spirit into our lives. For Pentecost represents the offering of new grain. It’s thanks-giving for the start of something new.
Tuesday, May 26 – “Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.” (Jeremiah 42:7) Jesus ascended into Heaven, ten days before Pentecost. Jeremiah waited ten days, on a word from the Lord. What would you wait for ten days to receive? Your answer will help you understand who you are, right here, right now. And God’s goal is to help you understand who you are, right here, right now. So that God can meet you and walk with you.
Wednesday, May 27 – “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:2) The Holy Spirit has always been here. Pre-Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwelt in the lives of people, for a specific period of time, for a specific purpose. Post-Jesus, post-Pentecost, the Holy Spirit now dwells in the lives of every follower of Jesus, all the time and for every purpose.
Thursday, May 28 – “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11) These are the words of John the Baptist. Jesus’ second cousin, the man who baptized Jesus and knew exactly who Jesus was. He even predicted the Holy Spirit coming as fire. Water cleans, but fire purifies and burns away what is temporary, leaving only what will last. Your identity.
Friday, May 29 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1) A fire can’t burn, without something being sacrificed. God wants to set your life on fire. Not to destroy you, but to reveal to you, and to the world, who you are. To burn away anything that prevents you from being you.
Saturday, May 30 – “So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?” (1 Corinthians 14:23) Speaking in tongues, on Pentecost, was a gift of the Holy Spirit. Yet, it’s not the only gift of the Holy Spirit. The indwelling power of the Holy Spirit manifests itself when and how it’s best, in any given situation. The Holy Spirit will never lead you to do something or be someone that might make others think that you’re crazy.
Tuesday, May 26 – “Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.” (Jeremiah 42:7) Jesus ascended into Heaven, ten days before Pentecost. Jeremiah waited ten days, on a word from the Lord. What would you wait for ten days to receive? Your answer will help you understand who you are, right here, right now. And God’s goal is to help you understand who you are, right here, right now. So that God can meet you and walk with you.
Wednesday, May 27 – “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:2) The Holy Spirit has always been here. Pre-Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwelt in the lives of people, for a specific period of time, for a specific purpose. Post-Jesus, post-Pentecost, the Holy Spirit now dwells in the lives of every follower of Jesus, all the time and for every purpose.
Thursday, May 28 – “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11) These are the words of John the Baptist. Jesus’ second cousin, the man who baptized Jesus and knew exactly who Jesus was. He even predicted the Holy Spirit coming as fire. Water cleans, but fire purifies and burns away what is temporary, leaving only what will last. Your identity.
Friday, May 29 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1) A fire can’t burn, without something being sacrificed. God wants to set your life on fire. Not to destroy you, but to reveal to you, and to the world, who you are. To burn away anything that prevents you from being you.
Saturday, May 30 – “So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?” (1 Corinthians 14:23) Speaking in tongues, on Pentecost, was a gift of the Holy Spirit. Yet, it’s not the only gift of the Holy Spirit. The indwelling power of the Holy Spirit manifests itself when and how it’s best, in any given situation. The Holy Spirit will never lead you to do something or be someone that might make others think that you’re crazy.
You try to eat right. You drink plenty of water. you exercise. don't forget your spirit - feed it!
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