Pentecost and the Jesus Virus

Pentecost and the Jesus Virus

Christianity spread from a few people at Pentecost to a global force in a few short decades. This is not hard for us to imagine in this time of dealing with the effects of a pandemic.

Think this through.

A few people received the Holy Spirit ( Jesus Virus ) and boldly preached to thousands in a crowded city filled with internationals.

About 2000 souls are infected with the “Jesus Virus” and begin exposing others to the Christian message.

It sweeps through Jerusalem and the surrounding area.

Suddenly thousands strong, infected individuals begin to return home on-board crowded ships. Many traveling in groups on Roman roads sharing their faith as they went.

It has all the makings of a “Holy Spirit pandemic.” That is how Christianity spread then and how Christianity must spread now.

And who is going to spread the Good News?

You and I.

We have been called and equipped to take the baton from the disciples until Christ’s last promise is fulfilled. The coming kingdom of God.

— adapted from an article on Pentecost