Jesus had promised that His followers would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. They obeyed, gathered, prayed, and waited, but they did not cause the promise to happen. When God's appointed time came at Pentecost, He poured out the Holy Spirit, empowering His people to declare His mighty works and become witnesses for Jesus. Ask Yourself - Do I desire the Holy Spirit merely for an experience, or do I desire to be completely surrendered to God? - Can I continue praying and obeying when God has not yet shown me when or how He will move? - Am I willing to let the Holy Spirit change me, empower me, and use me for God's purposes? - If I am asking God for more, am I also willing to give Him more of me? I cannot manufacture God's power, but I can remain surrendered, obedient, prayerful, and ready for everything He desires to do in me.