“So be strong and courageous!... For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6
Acts 2:38-39
38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
After His resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days on Earth with His disciples before ascending to Heaven. He promised that believers would receive the Holy Spirit to guide them. Though Jesus left, God remains with His followers through the Holy Spirit. After His departure, Peter delivered an important message, and the Holy Spirit came with a mighty wind, leading many to follow Jesus, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit.
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is with the followers of Jesus? (God is always with us)
Have you ever felt that God was with you? What did it feel like? (Safety, security, love)
Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving us of our sins. And we thank You for the Holy Spirit who helps us throughout our lives. I pray that we will always remember that You are with us and that we will be able to share the same love You give us with everyone that we can. We love you so much, and it is in your name we pray, Amen.