GEnUInE cOnVERSIOn ACTS 2:41-47 KEY VERSE: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). Watchman Nee once said, “Only an unconditional and unrestricted acceptance of the reproach of conscience with a corresponding willingness to do what is revealed can show how perfect our consecration is, how truly we hate sin and how sincerely we desire to do God’s will.” Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, as our text revealed, had dramatic impact on the three thousand converts, as disciples devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer. They were filled with awe, when the apostles did many wonders and miraculous signs which gave further impetus to the Lordship of Christ over all principalities and powers. All the believers, together, had everything in common. They sold all their possessions and goods, and they gave to anyone according to his need. Daily too, they met in the temple and equally went from house to house, eating together with gladness and singleness of heart. We also learn that all those who believed had fellowship together. Even though we are not asked to sell all our things for everyone to have, the passage was recorded to enable Christians have true fellowship. They equally devoted themselves to worshipping of God, praising Him in all that they did. Everything they did was for the cause of the Lord and in the name of Jesus Christ. All these things teaches us that when we are genuinely saved, we must continue in the ways of Jesus by devoting ourselves to the word of God, loving our brethren, worshipping God, teaching the lost and growing in the character of Christ. This was the model of the apostles and it must be our pattern. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: True conversion, not religion, is the only pathway to eternal habitation with God.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 07:00:27 +0000