Series: The Mvmnt 
Message: The Holy Spirit at Pentecost 
Preacher: Japhet De Oliveira 
Reflection: Japhet De Oliveira 
Live Wonder: Zan Long 
Live Adventure: Zan Long 
Live Purpose: Jessyka Albert 
Editor: Becky De Oliveira

Refresh: Begin today in prayer. Ask God for understanding through the Holy Spirit and for God’s character to be revealed.

Read: Acts 1:12 - 2:21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Note 1–3 insights or questions. 

Reflect: Yesterday we touched on the process of how the disciples chose Matthias to replace Judas, re-establishing the model of 12 disciples and continuing the story as best as they knew how. This was an incredible privilege. Did you notice, however, that Barsabbas was not chosen, even though nothing bad was said about him? Nothing more was said about him at all. The disciples trusted that the Lord knew what was in his heart and all was OK. There is no report that Barsabbas was upset that he was passed over, or that he started his own faith community as a result of his rejection. As far as we know, he remained a faithful part of the tribe. How do we handle those we do not choose? How we do handle those who have not been elected? How do handle those who have been bypassed? How do we handle being rejected ourselves?

My first official job was cleaning offices at the Panasonic head office in Bracknell, England. I say “official” because I was 16 and finally legally allowed to work. This job only lasted a year and then I found a better one at McDonald’s. I worked there throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate years of school. It was during my tenure at McDonald’s that somehow—either intuitively or directly—I picked up the habit of never asking anyone to do anything that I was not willing to do myself, nor, ideally, that I had not already done myself. 

You learn many things by completing a task yourself. You begin to understand the pressures and joys inherent to the job. When someone else takes that role on, their own talent and experiences shape their approach to it. Experience allows us to adapt and develop the jobs we do to make them truly our own. What if we took this approach in our lives? What if instead of commanding everyone around us to do things, we were willing to do them ourselves? What if we also had the desire to help others with their projects? What if we stood side by side with volunteers, staff, friends, and family in all their tasks? What if we gave of ourselves without recognition? What if we were overlooked for a coveted role, yet this was perfectly fine because we had the spirit of service in our hearts?

Recalibrate: In what area of your life can you become more of a servant leader? 

Respond: Pray for a more open heart.

Research: What else is known about Matthias? What does this suggest? Read Googles recent discovery for the qualities of hiring people. 

Recharge: Wonder/Adventure/Purpose

Following You, Jesus, changes how I feel about myself. I know that You are my helper and always with me. What are some ways that you help around the house?

Playing follow the leader with Jesus is the best game ever. Everyone is invited to play. The key to playing this game well is to be a good follower.Yesterday I asked you what it takes to be a good follower. Make a list of what you think it takes.

Jesus had told His followers to wait until they received the Holy Spirit. Good things take time. Have you ever noticed how it takes time to get into a deep conversation with someone? The same is true with prayer. Set a timer today for 10 minutes to pray to God. Did you feel like your conversation with God got deeper and you were able to express more of your feelings?