resurrection reflection

The disciples did what Jesus asked them to do.  He told them to wait in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. (Acts 1:4-5) The Spirit showed up! They were all baptized with the Spirit and began to speak in tongues as the Spirit enabled them (Acts 2:4).  Peter who was now full of the Spirit was no longer the courtroom coward, but ready to preach.  From Acts 2:14-41 he preaches a Spirit inspired sermon that exceeded everyone's expectation.  In the middle of this sermon, Peter quotes from Joel 2:28-32.  Then Peter boldly reflects on the effect of Christ's resurrection that had taken place some 90 days previously.  

 God raised him up, ending the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by death. (Acts 2:24)

The effect of Christ's resurrection was clear and compelling.  The world had been changed for the better.  Praise God!