⁴⁴While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. ⁴⁵The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, ⁴⁶for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ⁴⁷“Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” ⁴⁸So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
• As you read this text, feel the Holy Spirit fall upon you.
• Remember when you felt the Holy Spirit for the first time.
• Go back to that time and place.
• Where are you?
• Who is with you?
• What do you hear?
• What do you see?
• What do you smell?
• Be held in this place, savoring this time.
• Give glory to God in the words that come to you.
• Savor.
• When you are ready consider the following:
• How is the Holy Spirit with you today?
• What do you notice in the leading of the Spirit?
• Who needs to hear the Word?
• Is there a call to action from God?
• Give thanks to God for sending the Holy Spirit, for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.