DECEMBER 2, Acts 2:1-18

The coming of the Holy Ghost was something that the disciples had never experienced. It happened on the Day of Pentecost and He enabled the disciples to speak in different languages to witness to many people who had gathered in Jerusalem for the feast of weeks.

The people came from different countries and heard the ‘wonderful works of God’ (Acts 2:11). Because of the amazing ability of the disciples to speak the different languages they were not taught in – many believed. Guess how many? 3000 souls were converted just in one day! This was one of many things the Holy Spirit did – to enable a disciple to speak in a different language to witness for Christ.

Who does the Holy Spirit indwell? Only those who accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Remember yesterday’s sharing – “Witnessing for Christ”? After a person accepts Jesus, he or she will have the Holy Spirit indwelling in him or her. However, the Holy Spirit today does not bless believers with the gift of speaking in different languages because it is no longer needed.

What does the Holy Spirit do then? He will convict us of sin in our lives. If we commit sin, the Holy Spirit will be grieved – and will make us feel bad. What are some of these sins? It could be disobeying your parents, or having an unforgiving heart, or being a selfish child. The list is almost endless. But if you have really accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour, the Holy Spirit will dwell in you and will teach you gradually how to live a life that will please God.

How does the Holy Spirit communicate with us? Certainly not through dreams and visions. The Holy Spirit will communicate through His Word – and that is the Bible! That is why it is so important we read the Bible and pray everyday. The Holy Spirit will also give courage and wisdom. Though uneducated and unlearned, Christ’s disciples could preach Christ boldly. Examples were Peter and John who were mere fishermen. This was the work of the Holy Spirit.

It is so wonderful to have the Holy Spirit. We would never be alone, for the Holy Spirit would be with us all the way, even when no one else is with us, even when your parents are not around to guide and guard you.

Thought: Do you have the Holy Spirit in you?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for today’s lesson. Help me to remember what the Holy Spirit can do for me and that I must lean on Him. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.