Acts 4:32-25

The group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one said that any of his possessions was his own, but everything was held in common.  With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.  For there was no one needy among them, because those who were owners of land or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds from the sales  and placing them at the apostles’ feet. The proceeds were distributed to each, as anyone had need.

When considering what it looks like to live in biblical community, we are right to turn our view to the early church. God’s grace is described as being “powerfully at work in them all”. (NIV) The church of Jesus Christ is meant to be “of one heart and soul”. There is not one person in the midst of the early church that lacked anything, and that is because of the immeasurable riches of God’s GRACE. His blessing upon them, they are transformed by His love and mercy. Recognize today that your possessions and money are not your own…they belong to God. Lord God transform our hearts! Let us experience the full measure of Your grace! Knit our hearts together as Your church and help us to live lives that reflect Your amazing love!