IBS-Fellowship

July 18th 2011

Acts 2:42 

"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers."

Through this verse God reveals to me the fellowship of the new believers,the community they have, now freshly saved, their passion to learn about God's word, the apostle's teaching, and their adamant attitude about studying it and finding out all they could regarding their savior. This intimacy they immediately acquired once saved makes me think about the people here at Potter's Field Ranch. When I came there was an intimate welcome from each member because everyone had the same heart which was a desire for the Lord. I reflect talking with some of the girls in the dorm the other night, mentioning how I loved how everyone was so quickly included and became part of the family. My roommate Jenny stated matter-of-factly that was because we all have our hearts set on missions. We all want to teach the grace and mercy of our Lord to all the nations. We want to bless others as we have been blessed. The fast connection of those newly baptized is similar to the Ranch family in that way. The Jewish men were all excited to learn all they could about the One who holds the world and to spend time with each other, in the presence of the Holy Spirit. With their desire to learn more about Christ I have a similar yearning to grab every opportunity of fellowship and the unity involved when Christians gather, to be able to learn more than my own eyes can see, from others, and vice versa.

I want to be able to seek, and share God in my relationships so that with those who I am closest to I can glorify my Father. In this way too, I hope to aim to praise Him for what He has done, just as those in the first church were persistent in doing. I desire, as I serve and seek God, that I may be a witness every day, so like this verse, more can be added to the breaking of bread with the Father.