Breaking Down Walls
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
May 24th Sermon, Day 4
On the day of Pentecost, something remarkable happened. People from different nations, speaking different languages, all heard the gospel in their own tongue. This wasn't about creating an exclusive club - it was about breaking down barriers and reaching everyone. The Holy Spirit has a heart for the whole world. He doesn't build walls; He tears them down. He doesn't make the tent smaller; He expands it to include every tribe, tongue, people, and nation.
When you're filled with the Spirit, you'll find yourself caring about people you never cared about before. Maybe there are walls in your life - walls of prejudice, fear, comfort, or indifference. Perhaps you've built barriers between yourself and certain types of people, certain neighborhoods, or certain conversations about faith. The Holy Spirit wants to give you supernatural boldness to cross those barriers. Spirit-filled believers don't retreat into safe Christian bubbles. They venture out with love, compassion, and the good news of Jesus. They see people the way God sees them - not as projects to fix, but as precious souls to love. Who has God placed in your path that you've been avoiding? What walls is the Holy Spirit asking you to tear down? Remember, if you love and follow Jesus, you'll tear down walls, not build them.
Bible Verse
'Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken.' - Acts 2:5-6
Reflection Question
What walls or barriers has the Holy Spirit been prompting you to tear down in order to reach others with God's love?
Quote
Christianity is not about building walls. It's not about making the tent smaller. It's about proclaiming Jesus Christ to every tribe, tongue, people and nation.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, break down the walls in my heart and give me Your love for all people. Help me cross barriers to share Your good news.
