And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (Acts 2:42-47 KJV)
Have you seen those "wall words" that people hang in their homes for decoration? One of the most common sets is "Live. Love. Laugh." The idea behind those words is to live every moment, laugh every day, and love beyond words. What a nice sentiment. But can you imagine living this way? Or sharing life with a whole group of people who live this way? That's exactly what the earliest Christians did when they got together to form what is known as the early church. But they weren't just united by a sweet saying. They were radically changed by the very Spirit of God, and their lives overflowed with life, laughter, and love for each other. Today as you read about the early church, spend some time asking yourself, "Do I have relationships with other believers like that?" How does your church compare to theirs? What are some ways you can live, laugh, and love more deeply today?
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