This morning, I would like to take you on a little journey with your imagination to meet someone who is a vital part of the Christian story of faith. He appears in this morning's Gospel lesson, and I believe that he offers us a unique perspective upon our Pentecost celebration. So, close your eyes and let this person tell you about what he experienced.

"I didn't mean to get Jesus so mad at me that night. It had been an exhausting evening and I didn't mean to push. By the way, my name is Philip, and I am one of Jesus' closest friends and disciples.

"We had ridden into town on Sunday with such great expectations. Jerusalem was getting ready to celebrate Passover and was full of people. The crowd had been so welcoming. It seemed as though everyone was there. Shouts of 'Hosanna' filled the a…