Lord, Take Us Back to Pentecost

We scattered, were frightened and guilt ridden.

Jesus is dead!

Then Mary said, “He’s not! Jesus is not dead; I’ve seen him at the tomb!

He told me to tell you to meet him in the upper room.”

Jesus appears we know it’s him. Scars in his hands and feet. He tells us what we must do…

“Go to Jerusalem and wait there until I send the Holy Spirit to you…

Then go into all the world and preach the good news. You will receive holy power and fire that will shake the world and make it new!”

Lord, take us back to Pentecost where nothing less will do, then to have your Spirit shake us up and make us witnesses for you!

Arising from, the death, of religious, self-righteousness. Turning from immorality that sets captives free. Eyes fully centered on a living, creating God, full of hope and love and peace, Oh God, cause our hearts to be…

Set ablaze within us Lord, your Holy Ghost and Fire, with a cry to obey you Lord, make this our hearts desire!

Take us to the empty tomb where faith becomes brand new…Lord, take us back to Pentecost where we preach and testify of You!

Pour out your Spirit God in this very hour. There’s nothing that we can do but ask, it’s only by your Holy Power!

That we can be newborn and live according to your plan…God, it’s you who created man!

So many are dying and without hope they’re burdened down and lost.

Repentance is our only option you already paid the cost…

Our lives are but a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow, God let us be your servants and show your love, Lord take the sorrow.

Take us back to Pentecost where nothing else matters but to speak your truth to multitudes and watch as hearts burn with Holy fire!

At Pentecost a Mighty Wind blew upon those souls, as tongues of fire lit them up, and gave them strength to be bold!

Not even death can stop this now as Holy Grit takes hold…we’re products of that glorious day when God sent all our fears away, to be filled with the Holy Ghost and Fire, child, only obey!

Standing in the here and now, come boldly to His Throne, wait in prayer with supplication, God wants to meet you there.

God isn’t looking for rituals or man-made traditions, he’s not looking for the rich and famous or self-seeking politicians…

God is looking for humble, sold-out hearts that will seek him and not back down. Won’t crumble in the heat of battle but stand against the opposition! God’s Kingdom is our mission!

So go back to Pentecost and wait…

There’s a mighty rushing wind beginning to blow…

Amen!

~Marla Shaw O’Neill April 18, 2023

Luke 24:48-50 King James Version And ye are witnesses of these things.

⁴⁹ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

⁵⁰ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

Acts 2:1-3 King James Version And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

² And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

³ And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.