Shavuot—also known as the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost—isn’t just an agricultural holiday or a historical marker. It is a divine invitation.
On this day, the Jewish people celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The fire, the thunder, the trembling mountain—God descended not just to speak to Moses, but to make a covenant with an entire people. It was the birth of a nation grounded in God’s Word.
Centuries later, in that same divine rhythm, Shavuot became the day the Holy Spirit was poured out in Jerusalem. The disciples gathered in one place, and suddenly Heaven moved again. Fire. Wind. Boldness. And the Gospel spoken in every tongue.
Two covenants. One God. A holy thread weaving together Word and Spirit, law and grace, Israel and the Church.
So how do we, as Modern-Day Esthers, celebrate Shavuot today?
1. Recommit to God’s Word
Shavuot is the celebration of receiving—receiving the Torah, the commands, the ways of the Lord. Take time to read Psalm 119. Ask: Do I still delight in His Word? Have I become numb to its wonder?
2. Invite the Holy Spirit
Pentecost reminds us that we can’t live out God’s truth without God’s power. Worship. Wait. Ask Him to fall fresh again—not in loud noise, but in quiet conviction. In courage. In comfort.
3. Practice Gratitude
Traditionally, Shavuot was also a harvest festival. What are the “firstfruits” God has given you this year? List them. Name them. Offer a prayer of thanks.
4. Stand with Israel
As we celebrate the spiritual harvest of the Church, we do not forget the root. We are grafted in. Rejoice in the Jewish roots of your faith—and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
5. Love Your Neighbor
The Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to go out—to speak boldly, to care for the poor, to live differently. Who needs your courage today? Who needs your kindness?
Whether you light candles, bake a cheesecake, or whisper a prayer in the stillness, let Shavuot remind you: You were not left alone. You were chosen, equipped, and filled—for such a time as this.
