Church Life

Good Morning!! Today's scripture shows in a nutshell, the source of the early Christian church's power, to impact the world around them. First, they are described as believers. Only those who have a common faith in Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior, can enjoy the unity of spirit and purpose that is described below. Second, because of their common faith, they were of one heart and soul,...they were singular and focused in their objective. They knew the reason for their existence as a church was not to entertain,...or even to do good in the community. Their single intention was to exalt the name of Jesus Christ.

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.— Acts 4:32 (NIV)

Their unanimous endeavor to glorify Christ, resulted in practical implications for their daily lives. Although they had personal possessions, they did not see these things as their own. Likewise, we show that we have finally comprehended the nature of our role as stewards, when we can truly say that nothing we have is our own. It is not my car, my house, my money, or my time. It is God's car, house, money, and time that He has loaned to me,...and He expects a return on His investment (Matthew 25:14-27). 

We too, should be striving in our church with fellow believers in Christ, to exalt the name of Jesus,...or why be there?

Holy Spirit, help us lay all that we have, and all that we are on the altar, to be used in the Kingdom,...as You sees fit. Because this was and is, the source of the New Testament church's power. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

"Know this; We're all enabled and equipped to carry out God's purpose for our life,...if God said it, then it will come to pass."