by Debbie Wicker BCCC
We are continuing our series on the key events of the Bible, and today we come to Pentecost.
But what is Pentecost?
Pentecost is the moment when Jesus fulfilled His promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. It marks the day God poured out His Spirit upon believers, giving us comfort, guidance, wisdom, and peace through His presence.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
In the Gospel of John, Jesus spoke these words to His disciples before His crucifixion:
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth.”
— John 14:16-17
Jesus assured His followers that they would not be abandoned. He promised that the Holy Spirit would come to dwell within believers, teaching them, guiding them, and reminding them of His truth.
In John 14:15-31, Jesus explains that the Holy Spirit is a gift from the Father sent in His name. Through the Holy Spirit, believers experience the presence of God in their daily lives.
Jesus Gives Us the Holy Spirit
After Jesus rose from the dead, He remained on the earth for forty days before ascending into heaven. Then, on the day of Pentecost, He sent the Holy Spirit to His disciples just as He had promised.
Today, when a person believes in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within them. The Spirit guides us toward truth, goodness, peace, and righteousness. He comforts us, strengthens us, and helps us grow closer to God.
For those who do not yet believe, the Holy Spirit still works gently in their lives — drawing them toward faith, truth, and the love of God the Father through Jesus Christ His Son.
I Feel the Holy Spirit Daily
Every morning I wake up feeling refreshed and redeemed. I begin my day by praying to God the Father and asking Him to guide me in His everlasting ways.
I ask:
“Lord, what do You have for me today?”
It is a wonderful way to begin each day.
As a Christian counselor, I often meet with people who do not know God personally. Many wake up feeling anxious, bitter, angry, or overwhelmed. Instead of embracing the day with hope, they simply try to endure it.
People often worry constantly about their jobs, finances, health, relationships, or children. Their anxiety begins before the day even starts.
Yet many studies on longevity and emotional health point to the importance of maintaining a positive and purposeful outlook on life. God created us to live with hope, peace, and trust in Him — not trapped in fear and despair.
Turn Toward Jesus and Receive the Holy Spirit
God is the answer.
Turn toward Jesus and allow Him to calm your anxiety through faith and surrender. Trust that He loves you and will care for you no matter what happens in this earthly life.
Examine your heart and allow the Holy Spirit to restore and renew you, just as He came upon the believers more than 2,000 years ago at Pentecost.
The Holy Spirit was with the disciples then, and He is still with believers today.
What a wonderful gift from God.
About the Author
Debbie Wicker is a Board Certified Christian Counselor who brings a thoughtful mental health perspective to the study of the Bible. With more than 15 years of counseling experience, Debbie helps individuals understand Scripture not only spiritually, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Before entering counseling, Debbie was a partner in a Big 8 public accounting firm, where she built a successful career in management consulting. After a mid-life career change, she felt called to integrate faith and mental health — equipping others to grow spiritually while addressing real-life struggles with wisdom and compassion.
Through the-Bible.net, Debbie writes to help readers better understand God’s Word, human nature, and the transforming power of Christ.
