Sunday, 24 May 2026

Pentecost Sunday

Today is Pentecost Sunday, when Christian celebrate God's gift of the Holy Spirit to his Church [Acts Chapter 2] He has many names - the old fashioned and outdated term Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Jesus, the Comforter, the Paraclete [a Greek word meaning comforter, not to be confused with colourful tropical birds] For some, today will be marked with lively enthusiastic worship, and that is great - but lately I have been reflecting on the ways in which the Spirit of Jesus guides and empowers us in a gentle way, comforting us when we are distressed, encouraging when we feel weary, guiding us when we do not know which way to turn. This hymn, set to the beautiful, traditional Scottish Skye Boat Song sums this up 

PS , if you are the praying type, please thank God that Bob is so much better than he was a week ago - and ask for God's strength for him as he preaches at Church this morning. Thank you.

7 comments:

  1. Glad to hear about Bob. Have prayed. Hope you have a lovely day

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  2. I am so pleased Bob is feeling better. I have inc!used him in my prayers. Wishing you a happy Sunday. Regards Sue H

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  3. Glad to hear Bob is much improved and hope he continues to do so. Thanks for the blast from the past-Spirit of God was a favourite at our Assemblies as we loved the Skye Boat Song tune. Catriona

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