The Gathered Community
Acts 2:37-42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’
teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer (Acts 2:42
NIV).
Coming together with other Christians is a vital
part of what it means to be a Christian. These are some of the first converts.
They accepted Peter’s teaching about Christ and the resurrection, and then they
were baptized. Following these initial steps of faith, they came together with
other believers to study the teachings of the apostles as they passed on Jesus’
teachings, they partook of the sacrament, as Jesus had instructed them and they
prayed together for one another and furthering of the gospel. All things that were done together as a part
of the community of faith. All these things are part of being in the Church. Being
a part of the body of Christ is a major part of what it means to be a follower
of Jesus. We need each other, to learn together about how Jesus is calling us
to live. Just as trying to separate yourself form your body would lead to your
death, separating ourselves from the Church can lead to nothing less than
death. Drawing close to other Christian will give life and strength to us a
people of faith.
Prayer:
Lord, God help to never neglect to gather with
other Christians. Help me to listen to others as they teach about Jesus and
speak about your call our lives. My desire is to be a part of the body of
Christ which you have called be pray, part take of the Lord’s supper together
and to study scripture and the teachings of Jesus together. Help me to be an
active part of my Church and help me to allow my Church to speak into my life
and help me to be the believer you are calling me to be. Amen
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