Scripture to Read: Acts 2:46
Yesterday’s devotion focused on God’s transformational work in every believer's life. God continues to show us how the new Christians in the first church were growing. We read in Acts 2:46, Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart. The believers were in constant fellowship with each other day by day. It’s hard for us to imagine this kind of close-knit community, but it reminds me of the neighborhood I grew up in as a kid. I remember my parents being friends with almost everyone who lived on our street. Though that was fifty-five to sixty years ago, I still remember several neighbors getting together nearly every evening after people got home from work to talk and hang out, and all of us kids would play. Often, we would have meals together with all of the neighbors too. The picture of the first church was that they had this incredible community through Christ and wanted to learn, ask questions, see God’s handiwork, and enjoy the new fellowship they had with other Christians. God designed us to do life together, but because of how our communities are set up today, we don’t see that often happening anymore. The local church and the community groups are where we get to do some life together and hopefully build meaningful friendships because of our bond through Christ, our Lord. We reap the benefits of godly fellowship as we grow and serve our Lord together.
Challenge & Application
• From what God taught you, what is His design for godly fellowship through the local body of believers?
• How are you actively pursuing others to be in community with you and to help them grow in Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!