Four Things to Consider Whilst Waiting for God’s Timing

Reflections on the period between Ascension and Pentecost

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There’s a brief period in the Gospel story which is seldom considered or preached about — but is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the early disciples.

This is the waiting period which falls neatly between the Ascension and Pentecost.

I invite you to join me as we dive into the fascinating ten-day period between Jesus leaving the disciples and the tumultuous events of the first Pentecost Sunday.

The disciples found themselves in Jerusalem, filled with an extraordinary smorgasbord of emotions — anticipation, uncertainty, excitement and fear.

What was going on in their heads as they attempted to process what they’d experienced in the previous 40 days?

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Let’s reflect on FOUR aspects of the waiting period between Ascension and Pentecost.

1. Anticipating the Unseen

Imagine the scene as Jesus ascended to heaven, leaving His disciples with a promise…