Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
It is clear in Acts 2 that a party is taking place—that dreams and visions are not meant to be dreamt alone.
I love a good birthday party. Not necessarily my own, but those of my kids. We don’t throw elaborate birthday parties that cost an arm and a leg and require an incredible amount of planning. Ours are simple family affairs with grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. I usually make a cake inspired by Pinterest, and my mom cooks a feast that can feed a hundred. I think I love these parties because growing up, I didn’t have extended family to celebrate such occasions. When my parents emigrated from Korea, it was just us—my parents, my sister, and me.
Pentecost is often referred to as the church’s birthday. Whether your church is 145 years old like the one I serve or brand new as in Acts, Pentecost is when the gift of the Holy Spirit is given for all. What a gift, and what a party.
The invitation list is insane. Everyone is there: Galileans, Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamians, Egyptians, even the Romans and Arabs. People are having such a good time that you would think they are drunk, but no! They have just received the most amazing party favors of prophecy, visions, and dreams.
