Today, we explored the profound reality of “thin spaces”—those moments and places where heaven meets earth in a tangible way. Throughout the biblical narrative, these thin spaces are marked by God’s supernatural presence and power, culminating in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The story of Pentecost is not just a historical event, but an invitation for every believer to become a living thin space, a place where God’s Spirit dwells and works through us to touch the world.
We reflected on how the book of Acts, though often read as a rapid-fire account of miracles and breakthroughs, actually unfolds over decades, with seasons of waiting, disappointment, and unexpected encounters. The disciples themselves experienced both the ordinary and the extraordinary, and it was in their obedience and openness that the Holy Spirit moved powerfully. The coming of the Spirit at Pentecost was marked by diversity, unity, and supernatural signs—people from every nation heard the wonders of God in their own languages, and the world was never the same.
Peter’s transformation is a powerful example of what happens when the Holy Spirit fills a person. Once impulsive and uncertain, Peter became bold and effective, preaching with such authority that thousands were baptized in a single day. This same Spirit continued to move through the early church, breaking down barriers, healing the sick, raising the dead, and empowering ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The miracles and signs were not just for the apostles, but for all generations, as the Spirit was poured out on men and women, young and old.
We are reminded that God is not limited by our expectations or traditions. He delights in doing new things, sometimes in ways that challenge our comfort or understanding. The call is to be open, humble, and willing to look a little foolish for the sake of God’s kingdom. The Holy Spirit brings boldness, power, and love, enabling us to be agents of transformation in our world. Each of us is called to be a thin space, inviting God’s presence into every situation, loving and praying for others, and trusting that when we step out, God will do more than we could ever imagine.
Acts 2:1-13 (ESV) — > 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.
> 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.
> 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.
> 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
> 5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven.
> 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language.
> 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?
> 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?
> 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,
> 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome,
> 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.”
> 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?”
> 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”
Acts 8:14-17 (ESV) — > 14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John,
> 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
> 16 for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
> 17 Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) — > For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
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