On the day of Pentecost, two sounds were being made. One was the sound of Heaven, translated as the very “breath of God.” The other sound was the response of the people who were impacted by God’s breath. It was the sound the people were making in response to the Lord’s breath that caused all of Jerusalem to run and inquire about the origin of the sound.
Most of the people witnessing the event realized something unearthly was happening. A few critics thought the people who were under the influence of God’s Spirit were drunk and disorderly. The participants in this move of God, and their response to the Spirit, were dismissed by those held captive to a religious spirit. The questioning ones hoped the people would come to their senses and return to an emotionless expression of their faith.
Unless the Church makes the sounds of Pentecost, there will be no revival or reformation. Revival and reformation will always make a contradictory sound that will draw the attention of the surrounding community to the dismay of its critics. To dismiss that sound and its effect on people labeling it as simply an expression of human emotion is an insult to the Lord.
If the sound of Pentecost is not being heard in our gatherings, we will not be carrying on the tradition of Pentecost. Instead, we will present to the world a tame and controlling expression of a religious spirit.
Today, on this Day of Pentecost, we invite you, Lord, to come and release the sounds of Heaven in our midst. We want to hear and experience the power of your breath.
Agreed !
Thank you Garris for this reminder that as a gift, The Sound Of Pentecost ushers in the plans of GOD to complete The Work He has planned for ALL to see and hear and respond in His Power and Authority.
Marantha 🙌🙌🙌
You make me realize this should be the most important Holiday of all — and it is today! Breathe on us, fill us, Holy Spirit. We inhale your presence, and may we exhale your grace and mercy, Yah-Weh. The breath of God, the sound of heaven.
A wonderful word! So true!🌟
Wow! My husband and I just read your post. We had some friends over for worship, prayer and fellowship this morning. One person mentioned it was Pentecost Sunday. My husband felt led to blow a “breath” from a horn over each person. One of the worship songs I had typed up for us to sing was “Mighty Breath of God” by Jesus Culture. It was a powerful time together. Your message was exactly our prayer: “We want to hear and experience the power of your breath.”