NOW WHAT
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 3:37)
What shall we do? What are we going to do now? When you need, and you do not even know what you need. We have all experienced those moments. Often times, those moments turn into much longer stretches of time.
Last week was Pentecost Sunday. That was when the promise of the coming of Holy Spirit happened. It was a happening. The disciples were waiting for something. They did not really understand yet that they were waiting for someone. Someone who would do what Jesus said He would do.
When He came, things changed. It seemed that forces from outside moved inside, and they were filled. Their responses were a bit wild and drew a lot of attention.
As it turned out, Peter, who had denied Jesus three times, stepped forward boldly and spoke to the people. When he finished his explanation, the word of God has pierced the hearts of the people. They realized that they were guilty of everything Peter said, and they needed an answer to, “What now?”
The answer was a restart. It was the beginning of a new life in Christ. It was a plan, a command, and an opportunity like no other opportunity ever.
We all know that there must be more. We are more people. We always want more of something. And yet the truth is, what we really need more of, who we really need more of; we often pass on the opportunity.
We want more life. We want more health. We want more of lots of things, but we often neglect the most important thing.
Food supplements are a huge business these days. Many of us take them. I know I do! When I take them, I really do not know if they do me any good. But I still take them just in case!
There is no question when it comes to Jesus. He is the supplement that never fails. I have no doubt that He will do exactly what He promises. I have that assurance.
He promised the disciples that when Holy Spirit comes, they would receive power. He promised they would be changed. So, they went and waited, not knowing for sure what they were waiting for. On Pentecost, they began to understand the rest of the story.
That is where we are. We know in part, but there are more parts. Enter the more of Jesus!