Written by Erich Balling, Canon Musician
Pentecost is one of the most miraculous stories in scripture. Imagine being a follower of Jesus and receiving the gift of language to teach and preach the gospel. And consider the incredibly dramatic way the story unfolded!
In staff meeting today, we took an inventory of the work we've accomplished thus far during the pandemic. We looked at the beginning of pandemic, decisions we made, pivots to a new way of life and work. Some of these seemed to happen in a moment, others took time to root and grow. As the discussion continued, it became overwhelmingly evident that the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit was in the middle of all our work. I think the key to that realization was our united belief in the hope God gave us to begin. One small spark to say "yes" instead of "I can't" gave each of us the confidence we needed to move forward and to persevere.
I have a friend who reminds me that hope is essential to our faith journeys. I believe that God knows the deepest hopes of our hearts. God helps clear the fog of our doubts and enables us to show the Gospel in a world that needs this message of hope.
May God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, enable us to do the work we are given. May we always remain hopeful and confident in the Love of God. And may we continue to build God's kingdom on earth.
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