Book excerpt: Do you have moments when you feel defeated, scared, or hopeless? Are you looking for a way to understand the work of the Holy Spirit and create a deeper relationship with Christ? Discover the power of the Holy Spirit in your life as bestselling author O. S. Hawkins leads readers on a 40-day journey from Easter to Pentecost in The Apostles’ Code. In this affordable paperback resource, readers will: embark on a 40-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to discover the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives engage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, an encouraging Scripture, and a prayer The booklet is perfect for: church distribution to members during Ascension, Bible study groups, and worship groups in-person and virtual discussions of the Holy Spirit and Ascension readers to carry in their purse, tote bag, or place on their nightstand The apostles must have felt defeated when Jesus was crucified, because they abandoned Jesus and fled. Yet just a few weeks later they couldn't help but boldly speak of the things they had seen and heard. What empowered them to be willing to lay down their lives for Jesus? It was the Holy Spirit who came to live in each of them at Pentecost. And He is the same Holy Spirit who lives in each of us who trust Him for our salvation. Feel the power of the Holy Spirit in your life today, and be filled with the promise that He will never leave you or forsake you.