10/13 LJ: It happened when we're together

Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 ESV

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.


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

O:
These amazing things didn't happen when a person was alonr. There were groups of people around whether it was opposing grouos or groups of people. In this case the believers were all toghether. There is a HUGE quantity of "they". There is not a single ME Or I other than when Peter speaks. There has to be a reason why God let these things happen in group settings. There is a purpose and result that is bigger than hat we think or expect.

A: while praying for CG I began to wrestle with God. What am I doing wrong and what am I doing right? What do I need o change and what do I need to pursue? A part of me was really discouraged and torn in a sense of feeling hopeless and possibly a failure. But through this passagr I see Gods importance of making things happen together. Apart from each other there is no sense of unity and power. Gods glory is best presented when broken people and randome nobodys are exemplifying His heart. It changes the environment completely. Two main things God and the gathering of people is so important. As muh at times I feel like nothing is happening I need to I have to trust in Gods ability and nit my own. That's hard at times. Knowing what Im capable of..its hard to just wait and be still in mybheart and continue what the Word says..I need to keep looking at Him with red eyes.


P:God,

Thank you for meeting me and reminding my heart of what breaks you God. I am so unworthy to be doing your work God but yet you know when Im about to "sigh" or give up and you speak to me every so gently and fan the fire in me. Father I pray you would drive me to my knees and keep my hungry for your word. Lord I oray you woukd ewuip me to lead and share on 1john. Lord I pray your truth would be revealed. Father I am nothing without you. I am nothing God. Apart from yoh I can do nothing. So Lord live through me speak through me and love his CG through me. I pray You woukd be pleased by what I do.in Jesus namr amen.