Early Days

So those who accepted His message were baptised, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers. Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held everything in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had s need. Every day they they devoted themselves to meeting in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and humble attitudes, praising God and having favour with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who being saved. Acts 2:41-47

As I read this I see a time of jubilation as the new church was being established. I notice not much work was being done. Perhaps the selling of possessions enabled them all the have a time where they came together in fellowship, prayer and study. This was unsustainable but important at the outset.

I remember being saved in such an outpouring, it was hard to continue working as all we wanted to do was gather together, sing, pray, worship and fellowship. If there was not a meeting on, we created one so that every night of the week we were busy, together. Likewise it did not last for long, probably a year, as eventually couples were formed, marriages took place and the group dispersed.

However, it was. Such a good foundational time. Amen!