Devotion:
Read Acts 2:42-47.
This is one of the earliest descriptions of how the first disciples of Jesus continued as his people after he returned to heaven. It gives us a glimpse into what was most important to them as they sought to be the people of Christ. The word “devoted” in verse 42 is especially telling to me. And notice what it was to which they were devoted: “...to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” They studied together, ate together (probably relating to both regular meals and Communion) and prayed together. They simply spent a lot of time together. They shared their resources. And verse 47 lets us know that other people kept coming to join them. The love and care they were showing to each other made more and more people want to be a part of this movement.
Effectiveness as the people of Christ still depends on being together, supporting each other and staying connected to God. As we are faithful with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness, God will bless that faithfulness with personal, spiritual growth, as well as more and more people being blessed and wanting to join us.
Personal Worship Option:
What is your next step of faithfulness in each of those five areas of living our discipleship of Jesus Christ?
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