Acts 1:8 marks a pivotal moment in the life of the early church: Jesus ascends to heaven, and the Holy Spirit descends upon the believers. This is not just a historical event, but a model for every believer today. Pentecost, often misunderstood, was originally a joyful festival celebrating the harvest, and it was during this time that God chose to pour out the Holy Spirit in a new and powerful way. While the disciples had already received the Spirit in a measure, Pentecost brought the “upon” experience—an empowering for witness and service that is available to all believers, not just a select few.