The Formula

Acts 2:42-47 “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

Observation: This passage gives us a glimpse into how the church was suppose to work. This early group of Christians devoted themselves to 4 things: Doctrine/The Word (the apostles teaching), fellwoship, breaking of bread, and prayer. And then we see the fruit of those devotions: Awe, wonders, unity, joy and additions being added to their numbers.

Application: People ask what it takes to have a strong walk with the Lord, or they will ask how we are suppose to grow in our faith. God gave us a formula. You could break those 4 things they devoted themselves into this: The Word, Worship (not just singing but our spiritual act) and Prayer. And the outcome will be amazing! Awe, wonders, unity, joy, salvattions…honestly, what else could you ask for?

Prayer: God, keep me in your word, your will, your presence so that I can see your amazing hand at work in my life and in the life of those around me!