The promise of the father, or the baptism with Holy Spirit is a reality for those who have received the Holy Spirit. Many today deny this promise, but the words of the Apostle Peter still ring true, 'Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.' Acts 2:38,39