The arrival of the Holy...
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The arrival of the Holy Spirit was phenomenal. Many strange and wonderful things occurred. There was a mighty wind, tongues of fire appeared on the heads of the apostles, many languages were spoken, yet everyone understood what was being said. The rush of a mighty wind has been reproduced. I once sat in the large fieldhouse of a college at commencement. The college choir was to perform before the huge commencement audience. As the choir members took their places on the platform, a recording began to play softly a sound like the wind. At first people in the audience wondered what was happening. Then the sound became louder and louder, filling the large auditorium with a terrific sound as if a wind were bringing a tornado. Abruptly the sound stopped, and in the stillness the choir began its hymn of praise to the Holy Spirit. It was a thrilling experience for those who were present, for it made them feel they had experienced the same wonder which the apostles had felt on the first Pentecost. The experience of the first Pentecost needs to grip the hearts of all believers today. It is the feeling of God's presence in our hearts, in the form of the Holy Spirit. There are ways we can welcome him into our hearts, so that he becomes a reality to us. His coming brings faith and guidance as he leads us to Jesus Christ as Savior and on into the heavenly Father's home. Encourage the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life! -- Lentz
