Consider what would happen if the presence of God and the power of God, so to speak, converged at one single point. In the gospels, we see Jesus—who is the very embodiment of God's presence and power—proving time and time again that all things are possible when we offer God a sacred space to move freely without hindrance. 

What should our attitude be when God moves in a new way among us?

When the Holy Spirit descended on the 120 believers on the Day of Pentecost, something indisputably extraordinary occurred. Those who witnessed God's sudden move were taken aback and couldn't believe it. However, rather of leaping to conclusions, they asked amongst themselves a crucial question:

12 “…Whatever could this mean?”

Acts 2:12

People are often too eager to discard anything they don't grasp right away. They are naysayers who often undermine God’s work. While it is wise to distinguish between the real and false, it is as crucial to cultivate a teachable heart and be receptive to the promptings of the Spirit.

The Apostle Peter took the opportunity to preach the gospel, and a wave of conviction washed over the people. They inquired, wanting to be a part of something incredible:

37 “…What shall we do?”

Acts 2:37

Then Peter called them to follow Christ (Acts 2:38). Almost quickly, 3000 people responded to the good news by being baptised that day.

We can learn a lesson here.

Don't be a fence sitter when you know God is behind things. The Holy Spirit is always ahead of us, waiting for us to lean on Him and take those faith-filled steps. A fence sitter is as bad as a naysayer. Be a risk taker instead. Be eager to do things for God that you have never done before, and who knows, you could encounter fresh experiences of God.