THE UPPER ROOM

After Jesus’ resurrection He appeared to over 500 people and told them to WAIT for the Holy Spirit ... “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:4-5

Out of the more than 500 only 120 were gathered on Pentecost. For 10 days they stayed together in the upper room, waiting, worshipping and praying - then the Holy Spirit came in power and the whole world was turned upside down by these men and women who were filled with the Spirit of God! 

As Christians we love to celebrate Christmas and Easter. We are so amazed that God would come to this messed up world to dwell among us. We are in awe of the fact that He died and rose again to redeem us and forgive our sins... but many of us gloss over Pentecost - we forget that He doesn't just save us so we can get to heaven He also gives us BOLDNESS and POWER by His Spirit for right now, to advance His kingdom and bring heaven to earth!