"Why have we never celebrated this before?" That was the question most asked today at our Shavuot party!
And I agree.
3,000 people were saved in Acts at the Shavuot event and that is cause to celebrate.
This morning we celebrated. I made kugel and two types of challah: regular and chocolate filled. Both were a hit. I also made the pecan butter and herb butter from the Satisfied Baking with Whole Grain Goodness cookbook. Everyone brought delicious food to enjoy.
We celebrated because on this day the laws were given to Moses and also on this day the church was born with the power of the Holy Spirit. Think about that for a moment!
What is the purpose of the Holy Spirit?
The principal gift of the Holy Spirit is not first the joy, praise, boldness - they are part of it, but the principal gift to use in the Holy Spirit is to take of the things of Christ and show them unto us. Joy and praise come secondary.
See Christ in all things is primary. And the Holy Spirit will do that for us.
Now, are you even more in awe? The Holy Spirit desires to 'show' us.
Next question.....
How do 3,000 people get saved - even today?
2 things must be present to make that happen:
1. Holy Spirit
2. An invitation from you to share with them
Are you aware that the power of the Holy Spirit is also available to you for help with your health and weight loss?
Yes, when we struggle in these areas, we are to call on the Helper and he will guide us. He will also help us learn discipline, as self-control is a fruit of the spirit.
As we allow Him to be in our lives, more and more we are like him.
So, join me today and every day to celebrate this amazing gift of the Holy Spirit to help guide you and show you the way to healing and better days.
Here are some books to study more on the Holy Spirit and Shavuot:
Be Fill Now by Roy Hession
Christ in the Feast of Pentecost by David Brickner
Celebrating Jesus in the Biblical Feasts by Dr. Booker
Identity Theft by Ron Cantor
You can find all these books here.
Now that Shavuot is coming to a close, let me share a tradition. This is a feast of giving. As the laws were given to the Israelites and the gift of the Holy Spirit was given, it is customary to give to others.
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