In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. (Acts 2:17-18)
Peter begins his address to the crowds by referencing the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-32). In times past, only the kings, priests and prophets would speak for God. The was a special annointing or unction upon one's life as God would use them to communicate to the people. But it would be different in the last days . . . these days we live in!
You see, when Peter spoke, this ushered in the last days . . . the days of the church. God has poured out His Spirit upon all who claim Jesus as Messiah and He now speaks through men and women alike . . . young and old who choose to call Him Lord and Savior. It is not just the pastor's job anymore. The time is now. The days are today!
I saw a reference to the NFL quarterback Tim Tebow yesterday. While some are upset that he speaks of his Savior at every opportunity, he speaks nonetheless. Athletes, musicians, husbands, moms, children are all given opportunity to share the Good News today. The question is . . . are we bold enough to do so?
What are we doing in these last days? Are we using the opportunities the Spirit is presenting to us to tell of our Lord and Savior? Time is short and people need to know. Will we tell them?
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