"In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groaning. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.”
The promised Spirit has come and gives life to the church. Pentecost was not just an event or experience, but the beginning of a movement that continues this very moment. The visible of wind, fire, and noise may have subsided but the event becomes our experience.
The movement which began in the upper room spread to the streets of Jerusalem, and moves us today. Our church, enlivened and motivated by the same Spirit summons us to go out and transform a world seemingly distant from the gospel and its values. The Spirit, living in us, yearns to touch the lives of others. Because of the Holy Spirit we too have been changed, let the Spirit move you, or as Paul says, ‘don’t stifle the Spirit.’ We are accountable.