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
What a powerful picture of how the New Testament Church began! On the day of Pentecost, three thousand people were added to the original group of believers gathered in the upper room. Then, rather than going their separate ways, they continued together by going to the temple daily, fellowshipping with one another, and sharing meals with glad and sincere hearts. As they remained united in faith and purpose, God continued to add to their numbers daily.
While our modern world looks very different, the heart of this passage remains just as relevant today. It may not be realistic for believers to meet in a physical church building every day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t live out the principles of this early church. We are now the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and we can make it a priority to spend time with God daily, offering ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). We can also strengthen our relationships within the body of Christ by regularly gathering with fellow believers, whether in church services, small groups, or simply in everyday life.
Many believers already have a habit of spending daily time with the Lord. If that’s you, keep going! But if this is an area where you struggle, know that it is never too late to start. Here are a few practical ways to cultivate a consistent time with God:
- Start your day with Him – Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier to pray, worship, or read the Word before beginning your daily activities.
- Schedule it like an appointment – Set a recurring reminder on your calendar and treat it as a non-negotiable meeting with God.
- Go to bed earlier – Prioritizing rest can help ensure you wake up refreshed and ready to spend time with the Lord.
- Ask the Holy Spirit for help – If you struggle with consistency, pray for a supply of supernatural grace and discipline to make time with God a priority.
Your time in God’s presence is the most important part of your day. He will strengthen and equip you for the challenges ahead, bring clarity to your thoughts, and direct your steps. As you tune your heart to His voice, He will guide you, reminding you of things you need to know and prompting you to make adjustments when necessary. He is always working behind the scenes, lining up your life and circumstances for your good, when you invite Him into your everyday life.
The early church not only spent time with God individually but also prioritized gathering together. In Acts 2:42, we see that they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to prayer. This wasn’t just a one-time event but it became their way of life. New believers were constantly being welcomed into the faith, and those who had walked with Jesus took time to teach and strengthen them.
This is a powerful reminder for us today! Just like those early believers, we grow stronger when we devote ourselves to learning, fellowship, and prayer. When we come together, whether in small groups, church gatherings, or casual conversations, our faith is reinforced. We encourage one another, build each other up, and help those who are new to the faith grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
Today, I encourage you to embrace both personal devotion and corporate fellowship. Make your time with God a daily priority by giving Him your first moments, not your leftovers. Then, seek opportunities to connect with other believers, whether in church services, small groups, or even casual moments of encouragement throughout your day.
God is not a selfish Father; He doesn’t ask to be first in your life because He needs the attention. He asks to be first because when you place Him at the center, everything else falls into place. He wants to walk with you, speak to you, guide you each day and lead you in that perfect path of righteousness that He has already blessed for you. But it starts with your willingness to continue daily.
Will you choose to walk closer with Him today?
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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