On the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, there were “God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5). The Holy Spirit birthed a brand new mission to reach all the nations of the world by bringing them all together and smashing past the language barrier. What an extraordinary event! As the people responded to the gospel message with repentance, faith and baptism, thousands joined this new Spirit-born community of those who trusted in Jesus as Lord and Messiah. This new group of faith-filled and Spirit-filled people demonstrated a miraculous kind of living, based on the teachings of Jesus shared by the Apostles, they had an extraordinary love for each other so that no one was in need.
After some time it became apparent that maturity and gifts of administration were also needed to continue meeting the needs of all the people. Why is it that what begins with such a fast-track spirituality and love can still face difficulties and problems? Is it that the Spirit wants to teach and guide us into maturity and unity as His people?
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