“And they were all filled with the Holy
Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them
utterance.” (Acts
2:4 NKJV)
I love the ending of
the movie, Castaway, starring Tom
Hanks. He lived on a deserted island for years until he built a raft and was
rescued at sea. His perspective on life was greatly altered, which is evident
upon his return to ‘normal’ life. Near the end of the movie, he comes to a
crossroad after delivering long lost packages from the airplane crash he
endured. A local gives him direction and choices about where to go next. He
completed a task and was awaiting the next part. I resonate with this scene in
many ways. I complete a task, achieve a goal, acquire a new skill, read a book,
and think, “Where do I go from here?”
The disciples were at
a crossroad. Jesus ascended to Heaven, and they were awaiting the promise of
His eternal presence with them: The Holy Spirit. They were in an upper room,
just waiting. You have completed this devotion and series of devotions. Did you
accomplish your goals? Did you take on the daily challenges? At a crossroad,
appreciate the past, look forward to the future, and live in the present and in
the presence of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – the Promised Helper;
the One who strengthens, nourishes, and empowers the Gift of God, Himself. God
will speak if we only listen. Where do I go from here? Go with God, because He
is with us, and we, the Church, are together.
IronMaker’s
Daily Challenge: Set a new goal for the next season of your
spiritual journey. Join a small group. Come to worship more often. Be involved
with the many mission opportunities. Try something new. As a follower of Jesus
Christ, we have the Promise of the Spirit to equip us for the next part of
life. What is it for you?
Prayer: Lord Jesus of Nazareth, High
Priest of Heaven, I stand at the crossroads with so many others. Reveal to me a
new area of my life in which I can grow my faith today. Amen
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