There is something about the future that constantly pulls at the human heart. Sometimes thinking about the future feels exciting. Sometimes intimidating. We make plans, set goals, and try to prepare for what is ahead, but no amount of preparation can fully guarantee what tomorrow will hold.

Pentecost took place fifty days after Passover. It was a turning point. Under the old covenant, God gave the Law. At Pentecost, He poured out His Spirit. What had once been written on tablets of stone would now dwell within His people.

The world talks a lot about self-care. Most often, it is presented as indulgence, escape, or the pursuit of comfort. Take a break. Treat yourself. Protect your peace. I do believe that rest and healthy boundaries are important, but biblical self-care goes deeper.

In one of the most sacred and pivotal moments in history, it was the women who came. They had followed Jesus. They had ministered to Him. They had stayed when others fled. They stood near the cross, watching, grieving, risking their own safety simply to remain near Him. Their devotion did not diminish when things became costly or unclear.