Pentecost 

Marilyn Appleby

At Pentecost we read that those present saw ‘what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.’

This must have been a remarkable sight to behold and no doubt there would have been many sharp intakes of breath at this happening! It must have appeared they were on fire. Well, they were, weren’t they - on fire with the Holy Spirit!

Suddenly, filled with the Spirit, the disciples were able to speak in different languages so that everyone heard them declaring the wonders of God in their own tongue. What an incredible experience! Today, we still continue to witness the Holy Spirit of Jesus at work in many ways. The Holy Spirit was promised to the disciples and that promise is for us also.