Acts 10:44-48
44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, 46for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, 47‘Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?’ 48So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.
Peter has been sharing the story of Jesus when the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. He's also been sharing the revelation he had that God shows no partiality, which had been a powerful experience of transformation for Peter.
This question that he asks the crowd, about can anyone withhold the water for baptism, strikes a chord within me -- not surprising, I'm sure. As we have all received the gift of the Holy Spirit, let us not withhold it from anyone.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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