From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson

June 4
Fire!

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23 | Acts 2:1-47 | Proverbs 16:19-20

Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. [4] All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:1-4 NIV)

They took Jesus command seriously. They waited expectantly for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire!

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church.

What was the result? A dynamic church was born:

[excerpt from “Fire” in Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson]