Be Devoted: Living A Life That Can GrowSample

The Harvest of Devotion

The whole point to planting a field is to reap a harvest, and the early church was doing just that. Along with being devoted to the Word, community, friendship, and prayer, some pretty cool things were happening. Acts 2:43 goes on to say “everyone was in awe at the many wonders and signs” that were taking place. They enjoyed life with the like-minded people who also loved the Lord around them. And together, they served others in need. But even better than that, something else extraordinary was happening. People around them were taking notice and wanted to be part of it. In fact, verse 47 says, “the Lord added to their numbers daily those who were being saved.” How is that for a testimony for living a devoted life? 

Have your old ways taken over any ground in your new life? 

I would suggest a little maintenance may be in order. Start doing the things that will create a healthy environment, one ready for growth. Get into the Word by pulling out your Bible, engage in a Christian community on a regular basis, make friends with others who follow Jesus, and engage the God who has the power to make things happen through prayer. You will grow through your experience with each of these things. Others are sure to take notice and will want in on the hope you have found. 

Live a life continually devoted in love and loyalty to God and to one another.

“Love God your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and love your neighbor as yourself.” ~Jesus, Mark 10:27