Devotion:
Read Acts 1:12-14.
The scripture for today talks about the disciples, the brothers of Jesus, Mary, the mother of Jesus and the other women who had been at the tomb, gathering in the upper room each day for prayer. This is after Jesus had ascended into heaven and the waiting for Jesus’ followers had begun. They were waiting for the gift that his Father, God, had promised. They knew this gift would give them the power of the Holy Spirit but they did not know when this would happen. The group were very perseverant in the wake of fear of the unknown.
Initially this group had scattered from the Mount of Olives when Jesus was arrested but their faith gathered them together back in Jerusalem. It states that they were constantly in prayer. There was an everyday consistency that demonstrated their life before God and one another. It is noteworthy that even the brothers of Jesus, who did not join in following him as disciples, now joined with this group of believers. They stayed steadfast.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God, help us persevere in our faithfulness to you and live the life that you desire for us. Even in tough times, assist us in doing the right things for the right reasons, to glorify you. Amen.
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