Post by Woody Williams on Aug 5, 2005 15:21:26 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Acts 2:37-47
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Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, 'Brothers, what should we do?' Peter said to them, 'Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.' And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, 'Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.' So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 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. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Devotional
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When the church comes together, it does so because it desires to know the presence of Christ in the midst of his body, the people of the church. From the beginning of the church, believers shared in the Holy Communion, the Eucharistic Meal (meal of thanksgiving). Jesus gave us this meal as a way of nurturing us together in the fellowship we share in the church. Through this meal he calls us to pray and care for one another. Through this meal he imparts joy through his presence. This meal is a deep well of grace, strength and meaning for the church. Keep exploring this mystery. It will feed you!
Prayer
Feed my body, soul and spirit with your gifts of abundant grace, amen.
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Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, 'Brothers, what should we do?' Peter said to them, 'Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.' And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, 'Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.' So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 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. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Devotional
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When the church comes together, it does so because it desires to know the presence of Christ in the midst of his body, the people of the church. From the beginning of the church, believers shared in the Holy Communion, the Eucharistic Meal (meal of thanksgiving). Jesus gave us this meal as a way of nurturing us together in the fellowship we share in the church. Through this meal he calls us to pray and care for one another. Through this meal he imparts joy through his presence. This meal is a deep well of grace, strength and meaning for the church. Keep exploring this mystery. It will feed you!
Prayer
Feed my body, soul and spirit with your gifts of abundant grace, amen.