Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Scripture

“All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.” Acts 2:44-45

Reflections

To many, being a Christian is not a lot different from being a member of a political party or a card-carrying member of an organization.

In Acts, we find a picture of what it was like to be one of the first Christians.  It was a matter of lifestyle.  They were so moved by the message of Jesus Christ that they felt the need to love others as Jesus had loved them.  They lived out that love in powerful and concrete ways.

Instead of being selfish and greedy, they shared.  When they saw others in need, they gave up what they didn’t need in order that others might have what they needed.  They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need.  They were not motivated by the political ideology of communism.  They were not generous because they now had an obligation to be generous.  They were motivated by a deep desire to care for one another.  They wanted to love and care for one another, driven by the work of the Spirit within their lives.

True Christians are not like everyone else.  True Christians are a people who live from their heart, loving and caring for all in need.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for being generous and providing in abundance.  Help me to live my faith out of your abundance, with a loving and generous heart.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Acts 2:42-47