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Revival at Pentecost, November 1
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders
wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in
Solomon’s porch.
Acts 5:12
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Christ has made provision that His church shall be a transformed body,
illumined with the light of heaven, possessing the glory of Immanuel. It is His
purpose that every Christian shall be surrounded with a spiritual atmosphere
of light and peace. There is no limit to the usefulness of the one who, putting
self aside, makes room for the working of the Holy Spirit upon the heart, and
lives a life wholly consecrated to God.
What was the result of the outpouring of the Spirit upon the day of
Pentecost? The glad tidings of a risen Saviour were carried to the utmost
bounds of the inhabited world. The hearts of the disciples were surcharged
with the benevolence so full, so deep, so far-reaching, that it impelled them
to go to the ends of the earth, testifying, “God forbid that I should glory, save
in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (
Galatians 6:14
). As they proclaimed
the truth as it is in Jesus, hearts yielded to the power of the message. The
church beheld converts flocking to her from all directions. Backsliders were
reconverted. Sinners united with Christians in seeking the Pearl of great price.
Those who had been the bitterest opponents of the gospel became its
champions. The prophecy was fulfilled, that the weak shall be “as David,”
and the house of David “as the angel of the Lord.” Every Christian saw in his
brother the divine similitude of love and benevolence. One interest prevailed.
One subject of emulation swallowed up all others. The only ambition of the
believers was to reveal the likeness of Christ’s character and to labor for the
enlargement of His kingdom.
Notice that it was after the disciples had come into perfect unity, when
they were no longer striving for the highest place, that the Spirit was poured
out. They were of one accord. All differences had been put away. And the
testimony borne of them after the Spirit had been given was the same.—
The
Review and Herald, April 30, 1908
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