“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
Acts 2:42
Acts 2 gives one of my favorite pictures of the early church. It wasn’t just about going to meetings; this truly was what we call “doing life together.” Although they did go to the temple courts, they also met in their homes. They would eat together, enjoy the blessing of being with each other, and rest in the Lord’s love and care. In this joy they grew in number. When we read of it, a sense of gladness of heart seems to jump off the page.
But today it’s no secret that loneliness is among the top problems for much of the population. It’s true among the believing world as well as for those without faith. Our culture calls for a life of rugged individualism but leaves a trail of lonely brokenness.
Be intentional about connecting with people of faith lest you grow discouraged and lose the joy that God intends for us to experience in the fellowship of His body. If limitations of life restrict you from gathering, ask Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith, to provide a way to experience His life and love with others. He will not fail!
But today it’s no secret that loneliness is among the top problems for much of the population. It’s true among the believing world as well as for those without faith. Our culture calls for a life of rugged individualism but leaves a trail of lonely brokenness.
Be intentional about connecting with people of faith lest you grow discouraged and lose the joy that God intends for us to experience in the fellowship of His body. If limitations of life restrict you from gathering, ask Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith, to provide a way to experience His life and love with others. He will not fail!
Scripture Focus
Acts 2:42-47
Insight
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Hebrews 3:13)
Bible In A Year
- Ezekiel 25-26
- Psalm 143
- 1 Thessalonians 3-4