The Importance of Gospel CommunitySample

“And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.” Acts 2:43

Goodness, I love SO much the result of the fellowship of believers stated plainly in verse 43: “Awe came upon every soul!” If this isn’t encouragement and motivation to be gathering regularly with a committed group of Christians, I don’t know what is!

But that’s not all.

“And all who believed were together and had all things in common.” Acts 2:44

It’s rare in today’s world to have ALL things in common with others, but that’s what regular fellowship does to fellow believers who are pursuing the heart of Christ. We begin to die to ourselves and to live for the good of others and the glory of the Lord.

“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,” Acts 2:46

This verse points out the two ways that the early believers spent time together, both in church and at home. Such a beautiful reminder of the importance of corporate worship and being in a smaller group of believers. Both public and private; bigger gatherings and smaller ones.

And finally the end result of this fellowship of believers is found in Acts 2:47, “And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

How beautiful it is that the Lord blessed their obedience by adding to their number daily those who were being saved! It wasn’t the work of men that added to their number, but rather the Lord. What pressure that takes off our shoulders. All we have to do is plant the seeds and trust God to make them grow!

Dear Lord, we desire for awe to come upon our souls as we follow You. As we attend church together and break bread in our homes with one another, we pray that You would add to our number those who are being saved. Remind us that all we have to be is obedient and we can trust You for the rest. We love You so much! In Jesus’ name, Amen.