Let's be honest - when we think of the first mention of the Holy Spirit, we think of the story at the beginning of Acts about Pentecost, the flames above the people's heads, etc. I mean, it sure was nice for God to create the Holy Spirit for that occasion, right? Truth is, the Holy Spirit has been a part of the Holy Trinity the entire time, not just when we find it convenient or remember. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, Terry puts the pieces together and shows how in today's Scripture, Luke 1:41-45, the Holy Spirit was an intimate part of the reunion of Elizabeth and Mary, and IS an intimate part of our lives thousands of years later, and how all of the people in this story show us the example of being willing participants of God's plan. In order to be a follower of Jesus, we must be an active follower of Jesus. So pull up a chair, and, with God's leading, let's start putting the pieces together...