According to the way Paul used the word, you and I and Keya and Stephen are saints this morning, not because we are good, but because we set ourselves apart for Jesus so Jesus placed his spirit within us. So, saints of God, here we are on this Pentecost, baptism morning, on our own soil, in the presence and power of the almighty God. The fire of the Holy Spirit is in this room for us. The sweet, sweet Spirit is here to fill us with tenderness and joy. Let us celebrate the spirit of Jesus in each other.
Coals glow red and warm when they touch each other.
Let us rekindle the flame of Christ in each other today. I learned this holy greeting from Dr. Wes Morgan, a Disciples minister at the Minister's retreat last week. We are going to salute the holiness within each other in this way. Think the words. May God magnify the holiness in you.