Devotion:
Read Acts 2:42-47.
I love the scripture for today as it should inspire us as Christians. We learn a lot about what community was like in the early church. The early Christians daily did things like sharing meals, caring for one another, worshiping together, and praying together. The early church took community seriously, getting to know one another and supporting each other. They valued spending quality time together, and they did it often. It was regular and ongoing.
The early church focused on what matters: the Word of God, fellowship, the sharing of resources, worship, and prayer. The early Christians lived out being the body of Christ together. It wasn’t about a church building or a certain place to gather. The early church grew so fast, but there was always room for more.
In our culture, there is so much focus on individual desires, that a church community can seem a bit strange and too personal to us. But relationships are key, and that is something we can grasp even in the “it’s all about me” world. Relationships always involve sharing of time, events, material goods, and more. Sharing requires ongoing personal participation. Doing life together is one of the strengths of church community. The gifts we bring to the community are always needed and new ones are welcome.
Personal Worship Option:
In what ways can you invest more in your relationships with God and others today?
God, we want to live fully together as your people, wherever you have placed us. Amen
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