We call Pentecost an experience. If an experience is active involvement in an activity or exposure to events and people over a period of time, how much of Pentecost have we experienced? Have we plumbed its depths? Have we seen its heights? Have we been to its boarders? Have we at least got a precursory glimpse at all it has to offer? I doubt it!

Here’s the problem; the environmental conditions around us have a lot to do with our experiences. For instance, gaming might be the opiate of children in America, but it means nothing to the millions of children in developing nations. Gaming means nothing to the child in Africa whose family does not have clean, running water let alone electricity. So, if my religious environment does not include some element of genuine Book of Acts Pentecostalism where does that leave my Pentecostal experience?

Lord, in addition to deeply rooted values and convictions, please give me an open mind...