and the early believers. It's incredible to think of how much
the workings of the early church has impacted us today.
Anyway, I love the passage in Acts 2:42-47. "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
When I read this passage, I wonder, "So, what happened?" People were devoted to getting together daily...to pray, to share meals, to worship God. Many of us struggle just to get together once a week. Many people look at this passage and say, "Well, that was a different time. The circumstances were different."
But, imagine what would happen if we took on this kind of devotion. People would be getting saved, needs would be met, the hungry fed, the homeless given shelter, the naked clothed...Think about it...How awesome would that be?
But, we're too busy for this kind of devotion. We've got bills to pay. We've got things to do. Maybe, one day, when we all get to heaven we'll know what this is like.
Give me a break. Let's do something. Let's get together. Let's pray. Let's see what God can do through the devotion of His people.
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