Fully Devoted

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common.
45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2

Four things that the early church fully devoted themselves to: teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer. These four things were the antidote to revival breaking out, lives being saved and set free. They were of the same mind and spirit and the unity was a reality that demanded a response. Whenever there is full devotion and full unity, God will respond. It is the thing that draws Him to move more than any other thing. Signs and wonders were released through the apostles and all were stunned and in awe of what God was doing through their fellowship.

Could it be that we have forsaken the power of simplicity and unity in our fellowships? Could it be that we have traded the true unity and devotion for man made programs and structures that don't bring real change? Are we willing to empty ourselves to the point that we consider everything secondary
to Christ and His will being done?

I believe that the church has to change in order to embrace and receive what God desires to give and do. There is a fellowship that is more concerned with unity, love, truth, power, change, and freedom rather than empty and powerless programs. People are longing to really connect with God and with one another. There is a hunger to do church differently, better and more authentic. I believe the example that we see in Acts is a foretaste of what God desires to restore and redeem in His bride today. Let us be fully devoted to His word, to fellowship, breaking of bread, and most importantly prayer. Prayer is the backbone that keeps us in check and right posture.