Preparing for Pentecost
"Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey. And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." Acts 1:12-14 On this Ascension Sunday in which we recognize Jesus' glorious ascending into Heaven with the promise of the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, coming to bless and unify—let us prepare our hearts. This Holy Spirit, in all manner like God the Father and Jesus His Son, yet distinct—we believe by faith. Let us then unite as one, just as the Triune God is three-in-One. Christian, won't you join with us in prayer and supplication to the Father. Let us rend our he...