What if the Day of Pentecost in Act 2 was Done as We Would Do it Today?

What if the day of Pentecost, found in Acts 2, was accomplished by modern thinkers of today?  It would definitely be different.

Peter pounds the table.  “Alright, quiet down.  Pentecost is only a week away and we have a lot of work to do.  Matthew, have you gotten a place for us to hold our Evangelistic Meeting?”

Matthew smiles proudly.  “I reserved the King David Concert Center.  It will hold one thousand people.”

Thomas shakes his head vigorously.  “One thousand people?  How do you expect us to get that many people to come?  We should be realistic here and get a smaller place which will cost less.”

John examines a flower as he interjects in a soft voice. “We should give everyone a flower and invite them to come.  Love them, and they will come. Peace, love and Jesus.”

Thomas rolls his eyes at John.  “John, your so Heavenly minded, your no earthly good.  Love doesn’t pay the bills.  We have to be good stewards of what God has given us.”

James scowls at Thomas. “Leave my brother alone Tom.  He might have something there.  We could go out into the city and give flowers to everyone with a card inviting them to the meeting.  They are more likely to read the cards and come with a present attached.”

Peter nods, “That’s good James.  I am putting you and John in charge of publicity.  Get those flowers and cards out to everyone.  I want to fill that center up.  If God is willing we might get a hundred converts.  Wouldn’t that be something.”

Thankfully, the Holy Spirit was in charge and not a church committee.  When we plan we look only upon the physical, but God sees the hearts of the people.  He knows how to touch them and bring them to Him.  After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the disciples waited and prayed together.  They didn’t make plans on how to reach the world, but instead they waited until the Holy Spirit came and orchestrated an event filled with God’s power.  As a reslut about 3000 people were saved that day.

Photo Credit: And all shall be well and All manner of thing shall be well When the tongues of flame are in-folded Into the crowned knot of fire And the fire and the rose are one.- ts elliot.jpg  By Jo Naylor