The book of the Bible most closed to modern Christians, I believe, is the book of Acts. It is actually the record of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of those who were left to carry on that first century after Jesus’ departure from the earthly scene. It is the account of the dynamic released in the world through men and women of prayer. Jesus promised, you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit is come upon you. And he told those scared followers to wait in Jerusalem for the promise. For John baptized with water, he said, but for many days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Those fearful men and women knew who they were. They knew they couldn’t do it in their own power, so they did what Jesus told them to do. They waited. And the scripture says that with one accord, they devo…