The burning fire within

Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” is one of her most famous poems. It’s message depicts resiliency, strength, and beauty that oppressed people have encountered for years. Jesus’ life symbolizes the very words of Angelou’s poem. “With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise.” The crucifixion was meant to kill Jesus and his message. But in three days he rose. The Monday after Resurrection Sunday has significant meaning. It’s the day He told believers not to leave just yet. Wait for the ‘gift’ my father promised - The Holy Spirit (Acts1:3-5). Without the Holy Spirit our relationship with God would be useless- dead. The Holy Spirit is the conduit that connects us with Christ (Eph.2:5). The Spirit becomes our eyes and ears to understand the things of God (Jan 3:3, 1Co 2:12). Connect with God. Let the fire of the HolyvSpirit rise in you!