The resurrection of Jesus changes everything.  For 40 days Jesus appeared to the disciples and other followers.  He ate with them, talked with them, walked with them and taught them. Those 40 days prepared them for what was to come next.  The arrival of the Holy Spirit.  Those 40 days also set Jesus’ followers on a new trajectory.  They had good news to tell, and they knew that Jesus was with them.  An encounter with Jesus really does change everything.  Jesus is still showing up and when we see him it changes us and the way we see the world.

Acts 2 give us a glimpse into the beginning of the church.  It shows us how the Holy Spirit changes everything.  Peter begins to preach and people come to faith by the thousands.  Acts 2 reminds us that the message of Jesus changes people’s lives and calls them into something bigger than themselves.   We learn about the importance of community and are reminded that we will go further together as we keep our eyes focused on Jesus.