The crowd slowly walked down the mountain as they headed back toward Jerusalem. They began to discuss Jesus' words, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, through Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
They were filled with questions and speculations, their minds swirling in uncertainty. Is Jesus truly gone? Will He not return to establish His Kingdom? How can we, mere men, accomplish this monumental task? Peter was bombarded with these questions, but he had no answers. His head was spinning when he noticed Mary walking behind him. She seemed completely at peace. How could she be so calm? Her beloved son had just left her. Perhaps Jesus had shared something with her to bring her such tranquility.
"Mary, do you know what we are to do next?" Peter asked.
Mary smiled, "Jesus told us He was sending us the Holy Spirit, and then we will begin."
"Begin what, exactly?"
"We will continue what Jesus has begun. We will spread the word about Jesus and the love of the Father," Mary declared with unwavering determination. "But we must first prepare ourselves for this sacred task."
"How does anyone prepare for such an enormous task?"
"Peter, we will pray for the arrival of the Holy Spirit," Mary reassured him, her voice filled with faith and confidence in the power of prayer.
"How will we know when the Holy Spirit has come upon us?"
Mary smiled, "Trust me, Peter, you will know. Pray, Peter. Invite the Holy Spirit to come and rest within you. Do not waste any time, Peter. Begin praying now. Pray without ceasing. Prepare for the mission. The Lord is counting on you."
-Susan
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