This week’s devotions are based on the message, ‘The Spirit’s Still Working!” (WATCH HERE)
Acts 2:5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”
One of the most remarkable details of Pentecost is not simply that the disciples spoke in different languages. The greater miracle is that people heard and understood the message of God!
The crowd gathered from many nations. They spoke different languages and came from different cultures. Yet every person heard the wonders of God declared in a way they could understand.
This reveals something important about God’s heart. He is a God who speaks so people can know Him.
Throughout history, God has revealed Himself through His Word. He spoke through the prophets. He spoke through His Son. He continues to speak through the Scriptures today. The Holy Spirit’s mission is always connected to God’s Word.
Jesus said in John 15:26, “When the Counselor comes… he will testify about me.” The Spirit’s primary work is not to draw attention to Himself. He points people to Jesus.
Many people today wish God would speak audibly from heaven. Yet they fail to realize every day we have access to His living Word. The Bible is not merely a collection of ancient writings. Hebrews 4:12 describes it as living and active. Every day through Scripture, the Holy Spirit speaks comfort to the anxious, truth to the confused, conviction to the wandering, and hope to the weary.
Think about how personal God’s communication is. At Pentecost, people heard in their own language. Today, God still meets people where they are. He speaks into our circumstances, struggles, fears, and questions through His Word.
When we neglect Scripture, we often feel spiritually dry and disconnected. We try to navigate life like trying to navigate a dark road without headlights. Go back and turn on the light of God’s Word! God’s Word illuminates the path before us. Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
The Spirit who spoke at Pentecost is still speaking today. Every time you open God’s Word, you have an opportunity to hear His voice. The question is not whether God is speaking. The question is whether we are listening.
Make time today to sit quietly with Scripture. Read slowly. Pray thoughtfully. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Christ more clearly to you. He delights in answering that prayer.
Reflect: How regularly are you creating space to listen to God through His Word? What is God teaching or reminding you of through Scripture right now?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, thank You for speaking through Your Word. Open my ears to hear Your truth and my heart to receive it. Help me grow in my understanding of Jesus and trust more fully in His promises each day. Amen.