The apostles and followers of Jesus are waiting for the Holy Spirit who has been promised to them. They walked with Jesus. They saw amazing things. They were promised a comforter, a counsellor who would come. They watched Jesus ascend into heaven alive. The last instruction they received was to wait for the Holy Spirit to come (verse 4 and 5) and a promise that when He came they would receive power so they could be witnesses all over the world (verse 8). So they gathered together and waited.
I have trouble waiting. I get agitated. I want to find out the surprise, especially at Christmas. I want to see the results of what I am waiting for good or bad. This group was waiting. As they waited they prayed constantly. Constantly, I don't think I do anything constantly. Maybe I would have an easier time waiting if I spent more of that time in prayer. They also waited together. I have found that waitin gtogether is easier than by myself. I wonder what things would I see happen if during those times of waiting I "joined together constantly in prayer" with others who were waiting? I wonder how much more of the Holy Spirits power we would experience as a community if we "joined together constantly in prayer" before we acted?
This verse definitly grabbed my attention and has challenged me in my prayer life. I can't wait to see what God does as I try to obey.
1 comment:
Hmmm, gives me an idea. Maybe, as a group, we should spend some time waiting....and...praying. See what happens.
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