God gives the Holy Spirit "to them that obey him (Acts 5:32)." Jesus was obedient to be baptized by John because He said, "Thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness (Matthew 3:15)." It took place when Jesus was praying (Luke 3:21)," You don't have to do anything extraordinary to qualify because on Pentecost the disciples were just "sitting (Acts 2:2)" in "one place (Acts 2:1)." However, "these all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication (Acts 1:14)."

Peter said, "Repent,...be baptized...and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost(Acts 2:38)." But it is possible to "receive not, because ye ask amiss (James 4:3)." So "ask in faith, nothing wavering (James 1:6)." "How much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him (Luke 11:13)?" Therefore, "what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them (Mark 11:24)." "Every one that asketh receiveth (Luke 11:10)." "No good thing will [the Lord] withhold from them that walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11)." The Lord promises to "pour water upon him that is thirsty (Isaiah 44:3)." So make sure that you don't come behind in [this] gift (1 Corinthians 1:7)" because you know "it shall be given you (Matthew 7:7)."