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Remembering with Joy

Acts 4:32-37 Amplified Bible

Sharing among Believers

32 Now the company of believers was of one heart and soul, and not one [of them] claimed that anything belonging to him was [exclusively] his own, but everything was common property and for the use of all. 33 And with great ability and power the apostles were continuously testifying to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace [God’s remarkable lovingkindness and favor and goodwill] rested richly upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, because those who were owners of land or houses were selling them, and bringing the proceeds of the sales 35 and placing the money down at the apostles’ feet. Then it was distributed to each as anyone had need.
36 Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed [a]Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), 37 sold a field belonging to him and brought the money and set it at the apostles’ feet.

For Reflection

The world seems to be dominated by the idea, "What's mine is mine and what's yours is yours." Even families seem to operate that way.

Many immigrants seeking freedom and security in the United States survive by living communally. They share a home, a car, income and food not only with each other but also with their families in their native lands. They seem to thrive on the premise, "What's yours is yours, and what's mine is also yours."

It seems to me that is also how God deals with us.  It all belongs to God, and God shares willingly and abundantly.  Couldn't we do the same with each other?

Pray

Pray to share our loving kindness and goodwill.  The shared burden of wellbeing will bring joy and peace to us all.

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