Ann Mizer 

God will pour out His Spirit

“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.”   Acts 2:17

This verse is Peter speaking and he is actually referencing the Old Testament book of Joel – connecting to the history of God’s people.  What are prophesies?   What does it mean to pour out God’s Spirit?  Much to ponder in this verse – references to sons and daughter, young men and old men – seems to be fairly inclusive of many people. 

The Spirit of God is part of the Triune God and is that mystical connection that we have with God.  When we feel God with us, know that he is there and sense knowledge that seems beyond our own understanding.   The young men have visions of what can be (the future) and old men have memories of what they hoped for and sought after (dreams that may have been fulfilled or may have only been hoped for).

Regardless, we know that God will pour out His Spirit on ALL people – something that is comforting and assuring.

Dear God, may we look for your Spirit, dream dreams and know that you will be there for us.  Amen