Continue Daily
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, Acts 2:46
This is quite a picture of how the New Testament Church started. On the day of Pentecost, three thousand people were added to those that were in the upper room. Then, they all continued together going to the temple each day, fellowshipping with one another and having meals together as people were being added to the church every day.
I realize this is a bit unrealistic today to expect the church to go to the church building every day, and then spend all our days fellowshipping with each other. The biggest obstacle with that is the size of the church in the world today, not to mention that we are spread across the entire globe. However, we can spend time with God each day on a personal level. Now that we are the temple of God’s Spirit that lives in us, we can spend time each morning offering up our temple as a living sacrifice and committing to fellowshipping with other and encouraging others to be part of the body of believers wherever we are.
This is not an impossible thing to do. In fact, many, and I dare say most believers already have that special time set aside each day to spend with their heavenly Father. Praising and worshiping, talking with and learning about Who He is and how He loves each one of His people.
If you feel it would be a hard meeting to fit into your schedule, especially first thing in the morning, below is a list of ideas for you to consider to help make it happen.
- Set your alarm for ½ – 1 hour earlier than you would normally get up in the morning.
- Set an appointment on your calendar and prioritize it as you would an appointment with your employer or business associate.
- Go to bed ½ – 1 hour earlier than you usually would.
- Ask for supernatural empowerment from the Holy Spirit to make time with Him a priority.
Your time spent in the presence of God is the most important time of the day. He will energize and motivate you for the things you have to accomplish each day. He will remind you and show you the things you need to remember and to be ready for all that is coming up in your day. He will also go with you through the day and call “audibles” (inside your heart) when you need to make an adjustment to your plan. He will be working all things together for the good of your calling and purpose as you commit each day to Him.
Today I want to encourage you to come together every chance you have with other believers. Whether that is in weekend service or small groups, realize how important that time is for you to stay close and be connected with other parts of the body of Christ. Next, I want to encourage you in your daily time spent with your Father in heaven. Make it a priority each day because His requirement is always to be first not last. He is not a selfish Father. The reason He has to be first is so that you open the door for His involvement in your day and direction. He has your best interests in mind always, but it is up to you to give Him that first place.
Today’s Scripture Reading: Acts 2:40-47
40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.”
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,
45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
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