The Power of "YES"

Let us imagine for a moment that we are gathered with the Apostles and Mary in the Upper Room, awaiting the Spirit.  We look at Mary, serene in her prayer, pondering, no doubt, the many instances when she encountered the power of the Spirit in her life, foremost of which must have been the moment of the Annunciation when her "yes" changed the course of history. Not only was the Spirit present in her all-pure soul, but the power of the overshadowing Presence brought forth the conception of the Son of God in her womb. Her "yes" was the gate of Salvation.  Her example must have helped Jesus in his Gethsemane agony to say a powerful "yes" to his Father's offering of the bitter cup of suffering, death and resurrection.
Then there's Peter, who denied Jesus three times, doubted at least once, but yet affirmed his faith and confidence in Jesus three times with his "yes" at the post-resurrection sea shore  breakfast cooked by Jesus.  "Do you love me, Simon Peter?"  "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." (Jn 21: 15).  He reversed his denial and accepted his role as Rock, Shepherd and Feeder of Jesus' followers.   How often must Peter have reverted to those "yes" moments? How they must have readied him for the great task that awaited him on Pentecost morn and beyond.
So too for us...how a good look back at our "yes-es" and the difference they have made in our lives and the lives of others.  Food for thought, prayer, and spiritual growth as we await Pentecost.
Bro. Rene