Just as the repentant thief on the cross next to Jesus was assured of entering paradise that very day, we too are assured a place in heaven with the Father if we believe in Jesus Christ. This is contrary to the Scriptures. This personal encounter with the Holy Spirit should be sought and cherished by every believer. Throughout Scripture there is an obvious blending of God's sovereign purposes and people's availability in implementing those purposes. While this interrelationship is impossible to fully comprehend, it is consistently recorded in the Bible.
Spiritual gifts operate only with human availability.
While the gifts are supernatural both in source and operation, they require willing and obedient hearts through which they might find expression. The key is obedient availability coupled with a sincere desire to please God. It was not just the apostles who were filled, but all the men and all the women in that company of 120 persons. As Peter said, the baptism in the Holy Spirit is for every believer in every generation. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, produced by the Office of Public Relations of the Assemblies of God.