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St. Luke tells us that when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles at Pentecost, a rushing wind from heaven filled the whole house where they were staying (Acts 2:2). In the midst of all the excitement, Peter addressed the crowd that had gathered outside in what was the public preaching of Christ. Peter explained to the people what was happening, but he also invited them to receive the Holy Spirit as well. It’s as if Peter knew instinctively that this gift of God was meant for everyone, and he was more than happy to "give it away."
This rhythm of receiving from God and then giving it away runs throughout the New Testament and has been a hallmark of the church ever since. We see it in the lives of the saints, in the teachings of the church on evangelization, and in the witness of millions of everyday believers who are willing to step out of their comfort zones to share the love of Christ with those around them. In fact, it was out of the same desire to give away what God has given us that we began The Word Among Us twenty-five years ago. So what is it that we first received and are now trying to “give away”? It’s really quite simple.
As our publisher, Joe Difato, explained in the previous article, it was through the outpouring of grace in the Charismatic Renewal…
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