All Things In Common

Acts 4:32  

"And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart 

and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought 

of the things which he possessed was his own; 

but they had all things common."   

   Here Luke describes a sudden change which is typical of Christianity. Immediately before this all things were moving in a Joyful atmosphere. There were great thoughts of God; there were prayers for the Holy Spirit; there were exultant quotations from the Old Testament. Now without warning the narrative changes to the most practical things. However, these early Christians had their moments on the heights, they never forgot that someone had not enough and that all must help. Prayer was supremely important, the witness of words was supremely important, but the culmination was love of the brotherhood. 

   My Friends, Two things we see here. First: They had an intense sense of responsibility for each other. Second: This awoke in them a real desire to share all they had. We must note one thing above all this sharing was not the result of legislation; it was utterly spontaneous. It is not when the law compels us to share; but when OUR HEART MOVES US TO SHARE!! That is what is missing in our society;  Real Christianity!!  

Amen!

Reading: Acts: 4:32-37

Ref: HG SB; DSB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry