May 24, 2021 Monday Message
Acts 2:47 CEV: “Everyone liked them, and each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved.”
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday in most of our churches. That first Pentecost after the resurrection is regarded as the birthday of the Christian Church. 3,000 were added to the group that day! But many of the converts from out of town now found themselves under-resourced. It was up to the church to pool their provisions, to take care of everyone, and they did! They worshiped daily, ate meals together in their homes and celebrated the Lord’s Supper. They shared hope!
I hate to say it, but that kind of caring for one another was a new concept for most in the city. But given an opportunity to witness the behavior, people liked what they saw, and so the church continued to grow through attraction! Others wanted what the believers had!
Jesus taught us to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” and that’s how it all started!
Blessings and safety to all today!
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406
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