In the waiting, what shall we do? Fifty days. That is how long the disciples waited for the gift of God; the Holy Spirit. The disciples were given two key actions to do. Repent and turn from your sins to God, and be baptized and renewed. Wr have the chance to step into a beautiful newness with God, will we take that opportunity?

A promise of hope. God’s spirit is a promise that was prophesied hundreds of years before it came to pass. This good gift that brings so much hope was given freely to God’s children; for all people. We have this hope to cling to; that God has poured His spirit on us and holds fast to His word.

“But wait, there’s more!” This year has brought many unexpected twists and turns that we could not possibly see coming. We feel as though the future may seem much more uncertain and intimidating. The disciples waited, and there was truly something more; something great. We are given a great gift, the Holy Spirit, to empower us and be with us as we walk into the unknown and obey God’s call. We are given a great gift, let’s no neglect it!

What is God’s process for choosing a leader? Just because you are not chosen for a particular calling or task, does not mean anything is wrong with you or God doesn’t have a plan for you. God is in every detail, including our future. God knows us inside and out; Godly leadership is all about having a Godly heart. Guard your heart and seek the Lord first, and watch what God can do with a surrendered life.

Have you been waiting well? in the midst of the trial you may be in, have you allowed God to transform you, or rushed the process? Through scripture, God is not known for rushing a process. When the disciples were told to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit, they had to wait for 40 days. As you walk through this season, don’t rush the promise of God and forego what he wants to do in you.

Do things seem shaky? As we walk through significant transition, the church may seem shakable in all the changes. Regardless of what things may look like, God has declared that “the gates of hell will not prevail against” the church. We have an immaculate hope in the Gospel!

Church isn’t normal right now. Many churches have allowed programs and structures in the drivers seat and the vision and mission in the backseat. It’s rocked the Church as a whole. Yet looking into scripture, the thing that drove the church was the mission of making disciples; connecting people into a vital relationship with Jesus.

What transition are you in? Many of us find ourselves in a period of transition. Is it difficult for you to trust God is on the other side? We carry a lot of baggage with us; job circumstances, family issues, scars from past relationships. There is a promised land ahead, but we may wonder how we can get there. Sometimes God puts us in places that feel impossible to test and strengthen our faith.

Is there a twist you didn’t expect? Maybe there are circumstances in our life that didn’t go as planned, or a loss that rocked your world. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, yet we have a Senior through the midst of it. John asked Jesus some pretty deep questions, are you asking the same?

If we truly believe in the gospel, then living life routinely does not make sense. When we live with the new vision Jesus gives us, we can’t possibly view the world the same. From living life differently to seeing people differently; we don’t walk with Jesus and mediocrity.