It was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they were filled with joy. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you don’t forgive them, they aren’t forgiven.” (John 20:19-23, CEB)
Pentecost is a Jewish Feast called Shavuot. “Called the “Festival of Harvest” (Exodus 23:16), sheaves of barley (the winter crop) were brought to the Temple each day, beginning on Passover until Shavuot, the beginning of the harvest season 50 days later. It was a joyous celebration, with the people bringing the first fruits of their harvest to the Temple with thanksgiving to God for His provision.” (taken from https://www.ifcj.org/learn/jewish-holidays/what-is-shavuot-the-jewish-pentecost)
As Christians, we celebrate this day as the day the Holy Spirit was given to the people as an advocate and a constant connection to God. We receive the Holy Spirit and then are blessed to go and do the work of God.
So know you are never alone, and God is always with you.
You are a beloved child of God and filled with God’s Spirit.
Go and share God’s love as t has been shared with you, unconditionally.
Loving People. Loving God.
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