Even the strongest and largest of fires eventually consume themselves. But the path from where they originated to the point of their demise lays an abundance of destruction. When a raging fire meets with a mighty wind, we have a force capable of leaping roadways, barriers, and bridges. It’s as if the embers are lifted from the earth and carried to their next purpose. The wind fuels the surging fire and consumes all in it’s path. But eventually the embers fade… Surely as the seasons change and the weather shifts its patterns, we can be sure that a surge of wild Holy Ghost fire is coming! Or is it upon us?
Swirling through the twilight hours Jesus is ripped from the tree and laid in a tomb. The night closes early as the stone is placed in front of his burial site. Eventually, Roman soldiers stand guard over his tomb after placing a seal upon it. Just as the flow of events begin to be digested by the eleven disciples, the embers that were being fueled for 3 and half years, fade to black. The hope, the trust, the belief. Snuffed out like a huge blow to the gut that forces the wind from the pipes that use them for breath.
Just as the apostles had witnessed Jesus’ baptism from John, each one patrolled by the very cross He hung from. All walked by. All gave Mary a hug. All wept.
“Jesus passionately cried out, took his last breath, and gave up his spirit (Matthew 27: 50 TPT).”
Deflated from the course of events the apostles chose to huddle once more on Sunday morning. Their sabbath had passed. Their hope had faded. That is until the ladies came in with a wild tale of resurrection!
“Meanwhile, the eleven disciples heard the wonderful news from the women and left for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. The moment they saw him, they worshiped him, but some still had lingering doubts (Matthew 28: 16-17 TPT).”
Hope restored. Jesus comforts, encourages, and commands his disciples to share and spread the gospel. But first they had to wait for the gift He was sending to them. This gift would be proof that He was back with His Daddy in heaven. The Holy Spirit. The embers then glowed.
“Right after he spoke those words, the disciples saw Jesus lifted into the sky and disappear in to a cloud (Acts 1: 9 TPT)!”
Then on the day of Pentecost, 50 days after His resurrection, the Winds hit. And not with a little noise. It howled and swept in like a tornado hitting the plains of Kansas. But as people came to see what happened, they learned that it was another sign from God. The embers were fueled and launched into action!
“Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the heavenly realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear (Acts 2: 2 TPT)!”
The embers that had flickered and then were snuffed out, once again burned. And this time the fire was intense and could not be kept to themselves. The known world was being drawn to them and the roaring surge of Holy Ghost revival had begun as it swept through the streets of Jerusalem.
It’s this wildfire that has come again. The very embers from the first revival were being carried again to ignite a world on fire for God once more. The light had flickered, but it would not go out forever!
As you read this, look to the Lord for his timing and fire. Seek Him still and listen for His voice. His sheep know His voice. Cultivate a relational time with Him so you can better understand…
Godspeed, The Journeyman
Ps. As I gather my thoughts this morning, I’m hearing and seeing the faintest of pictures. The snapshot isn’t framed and it’s borders are beyond my sight lines. The crackling. The surging. The vibrations have begun. Look to Him as He goes by. This is one train I don’t want to miss!
Matthew 27: 50-53 TPT “Jesus passionately cried out, took his last breath, and gave up his spirit. At that moment the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth shook violently, rocks were split apart, and graves were opened. Then many of the holy ones who had died were brought back to life and came out of their graves. And after Jesus resurrection, they were plainly seen by many people walking in Jerusalem.”
Matthew 27: 66 TPT “So they left and sealed the stone, and Pilate’s soldiers secured the tomb.”
Matthew 28: 16-17 TPT “Meanwhile, the eleven disciples heard the wonderful news from the women and left for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. The moment they saw him, they worshiped him, but some still had lingering doubts.”
Acts 1: 9 TPT “Right after he spoke those words, the disciples saw Jesus lifted into the sky and disappear in to a cloud!”
Acts 1: 21-22 TPT “So then, we must choose his replacement from among those who have been with us from the very beginning, from John’s baptism until Jesus’ ascension. And, like us, he must be a witness of his resurrection.”
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