Read Acts 4:32‐37 slowly and prayerfully. What words or phrases stand out for you?
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. 33With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
34There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. 35They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. 36 There was a Levite, a native of Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’). 37He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Reflect
Are you of one heart and mind with other believers?
What is the relationship between being filled with the Holy Spirit and the believers unity, sharing of possessions and powerful testimony?
How might you express your generosity more extravagantly?
Respond
Do one simple thing that brings your faith community a step closer to being of “one heart and soul.”
OR
Demonstrate your extravagant generosity today.
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