February 16, 2023: Prompters of Attention

"And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting." (Acts 2:2, ESV)

"And suddenly!" We find these words in many places in the New Testament and throughout the Bible. One Lexicon called these 'suddenlies' prompters of attention. In many places, the translation of the Greek word becomes 'look, listen, pay attention, behold, etc. We can undoubtedly say the sound of a mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire over each one's head, along with them speaking in tongues, definitely prompted their attention! To what????

“…this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;” (Acts 2:16 KJV).   The 'suddenly' prompted their attention to the fact that the Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus, had just been poured out upon them! And it would be as He said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you to be my witnesses."

The people began hearing in their native languages the wonderful works of God. People filled with the Holy Spirit instantly became witnesses and did not know it! So many times, the Holy Spirit uses us, and we do not even know it! Speak the wonderful works of God and see what Jesus does through you! Peter was moved to answer the accusations that were being spoken against the 120 believers. The result was, "What must we do to be saved?" Three thousand were born again at that moment! This 'suddenly' prompted the attention of 120 to be witnesses, like Jesus said!