“…And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability…”Acts 2: 3,4

‘Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability… But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!” Acts 2: 3,4

My prayer is that everyone truly experienced God in a new life transforming way this Pentecostal/Whitsuntide weekend.  As for me I’ve committed to rending my heart (Joel 2), that is: ripping my heart open and placing it on the altar of God so that God can fill it with His life disrupting, life shaking, intoxicating Spirit (new wine).

I’m tired of living in fear which silences me or keeps me locked behind closed doors. I’m tired of living with regrets; of wishing I had done such and such!  It’s time I allow God to work in and through me doing as the Spirit gives me ability!!!!

So what do you say my friends? Are you with me? Is it time now to get drunk on the divine new wine of God’s Holy Spirit? Well, if you agree with me- let’s go and get wonderfully drunk with God’s power! Holy Spirit You are welcomed in our lives!!

Rev. Tanya Conliffe,

Methodist Chaplain

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus