Later, Peter explained that the Spirit would be given to everyone who turned from their sin and turned to God through Jesus( Acts 2:38).
This was amazing. For the first time in history, God began to do what he had promised through Joel, bringing all different sorts of people to ministry. Whereas in the times of the Old Testament, the Spirit was poured out almost exclusively on prophets, priests, and kings, but in the age of the New Testament, the Spirit would be given to“ all people.” All would be empowered to minister regardless of their gender, age, or social position.
Although this truth would not mean that every Christian would be gifted for every kind of ministry, it did imply that all believers would be empowered by the Spirit. The church of Jesus Christ would be a place where every single person matters, where every member contributes to the health and mission of the church( see Eph 4:11-16) and lest we forget:
You don’ t go to church, you ARE the church.
So come on, speak up what is your gift and how are you sharing it. Tea making is the greatest gift of all by the way!! That and cleaning the toilets. 😊
Please come along to the Pentecost service on the 4th June wearing fiery colours!!!!!.
Lesley-ann x
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Thanks
Morag
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