In the days of the great California gold rush some prospectors discovered a very rich mine. "We've got it made," they said, "As long as we don't tell anybody else before we stake our claims." And they made a vow of secrecy.  But they had to go into town for provisions and tools. When they left the town, a great host of people followed them. Why? Their "secret" was written all over their faces. It was impossible for them to hide what they had found. 

A gifted speaker was asked what was his most difficult speaking assignment. He said that it was an address he gave to the National Conference of Undertakers entitled "How to Look Sad at a Ten-Thousand Dollar Funeral."  It was impossible for the disciples to mask their joy on that first Pentecost. They were so happy and so boisterous that some …