"All the riches — the silver and the gold — belong to me," declares the Commander and Chief of Heaven’s Armies.
ACTS 4:32 (CEB)
The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't grasp too tightly that which isn't really yours.
DAILY FODDER
Does the idea of believers holding everything in common create anxiety or excitment for you? Practically speaking what should this look like in our modern context?
PRAYER
Generous God, everything belongs to you and you have invited us to participate in the management of your vast portfollio. Forgive us for thinking and living as though life is about personal accumulation. Help me to figure out how to hold all that I possess loosely. Give me wisdom so that I can share responsibly. And fill me with your passion for caring for those in need. I'm eager to spread the wealth. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.