“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,your old men shall dream dreams,and your young men shall see visions.Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out My Spirit.”Joel 2:28–29 ESV

This passage was revealed through the prophet Joel during a time of judgment and restoration for the people and the land of Israel. In those days, God spoke to His people predominantly through prophets. There was great reverence and holy fear toward the prophets, for they were considered the voice of God. Conviction, revelation, promises, and prophecies were delivered to the congregation as the Spirit of God came upon them.

The Word of God reveals the good news that God will pour out His Spirit on every single person who has flesh. This Scripture shows no partiality. Even young children are included in this divine encounter with the Spirit of God. It clearly declares that when the Spirit of God comes upon all flesh, everyone is given the opportunity to hear God, communicate with God, and commune with God.

Even in modern times, we see people traveling long distances to seek a trusted prophet to reveal God’s plan or to speak prophecy over their lives. I do not comment on that practice, but I am here to tell you this truth: the Spirit of God will meet you exactly where you are and is fully willing to reveal His plans for your life. You do not necessarily need a mouthpiece. If God desires to speak to you through a prophet, His Spirit will find a way to reach your ears through His word.

It is deeply encouraging to see that young and old, sons and daughters, male and female servants are all given the opportunity to receive God’s message and pass it on. As recorded in Acts 2, we see this prophecy fulfilled, and from that day onward, the Holy Spirit has never stopped moving powerfully among people.

All are eligible, and all are qualified for this prophecy to be fulfilled. When you repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ—the Baptizer in the Holy Spirit—will fill you, come upon you, and flow through you. He comes over us like a glove, where He moves and acts, and we flow with the Spirit. He needs flesh to work through, and He needs you.

“In those days I will pour out My Spirit.” Which days? These days. This generation. This very moment in time. God is ready to pour out His Spirit. Do not be discouraged by what you see or hear around you. The Word of God promises that He will satisfy all who are hungry.

After Jesus resurrected and ascended into heaven, He promised that He would send the Holy Spirit—the Comforter and Helper—to be with us and within us all.

Be hungry for Jesus, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.