Acts 2:13
"But others were mocking and
saying, "They are full of sweet [new] wine."
The ".
. . devout men from every nation under heaven" in
Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost had differing responses to the new
event. Some were perplexed, thoughtful, asking one another what it
meant to be hearing the Holy Spirit speak through Galileans, but in
their own various languages. Others were flippant, passing it off as
drunkenness. Peter, moved by the mockers, explained what was
happening. His sermon pierced many hearts adding three thousand to
the church that day.
I tend to be
intimidated by mockers. However, observing Peter's response to them,
I am encouraged to speak up. Who knows? My telling of the mighty acts
of God might pierce a heart, adding a new soul to the church.
During this new
season at Westminster, let us be mindful that this is God's timing.
Each of us indwelt by the Holy Spirit can speak the mighty acts of
God. Responses will be different, but no matter. God, himself, will
bring understanding, will pierce hearts, and add to His body, the
church.
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