All Who Believed Were Together

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.

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, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

We can all watch a chameleon walk along a pathway, and wonder how it ever gets to where it wants to go. It stretches out one leg, seems to change its mind, attempts again, and then carefully plants a hesitant foot out, as if the land under it will collapse.

“The house of the LORD” at Jerusalem was King David’s place of worship. He was far from being a chameleon worshipper. Rather, he rejoiced with those who said, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” The same was true for believers in the early church. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

What a joy it is to join with others in worship and fellowship! Praying and worshipping together, studying the Scriptures together, and caring for one another are essential for our spiritual growth and unity as believers.

Worshipping together brings strength and joy.

Our Daily Bread – April 17, 2016