True Devotion final part
What will togetherness look like? Acts 2: 44
“All the believers were together and had everything in common”.
They devoted themselves …
When she was 14years, Helen was asked if she hated the Chinese people for all they had done to her parents. She immediately responded, “Oh, I think they are just wonderful. I love them.”
What will we give to and whom? Acts 2: 45
“Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need”.
When the power of God comes upon the church then Christians will get serious about their money and material things.
They devoted themselves …
1932 “Shall we beat a retreat, and turn back from our high calling in Christ Jesus, or dare we advance at God’s command in the face of the impossible? Let us remind ourselves that the Great Commission was never qualified by clauses calling for advance only if funds were plentiful and no hardship or self-denial was involved.”
Betty would write, “I want something really worthwhile to live for. Like most young people, I want to invest this one life of mine as wisely as possible, in the place that yields richest profits to the world and to me…I know very well that I can never realize the richest, most satisfying life Christ meant for me, if I am not giving my life unselfishly for others.”
What will our favour be? Acts 2: 47
“praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people”.
Favour is preferential treatment shown to somebody.
It denotes acceptance, approval and pleasure.
When the power of the Lord comes then it is not just persecution but favour.
A Christian is good to have around.
Their values are wholesome.
They devoted themselves …
The baby Helens life was spared because a Chinese stranger sacrificed his life for her.
This is favour.
And that over the last few days my friends is Devotion!
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