‘…and the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.’ [Acts 2.47b]
what comes just before the ‘and’ of that passage that caused such huge growth in the early church? was it their amazing evangelism plans or ABC steps of getting people to follow Jesus?
none of the above! it was meeting together, eating together, loving God and loving people together – basically just being church – listening to preaching, seeing miracles happening, sharing of ‘their stuff’ so that no-one actually had stuff but certainly so that no-one had no stuff. celebrating God.
thru just being what church was meant to be – active, living, loving followers of Jesus – the church grew.
people were drawn to the church in Acts cos of love. these days, too often, one of the main reasons why people leave the church or avoid it is the lack of love.
that is a horrible thing. do better church! [and yes, i am part of that.]
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” [Jesus, book of John 13.34-35]
Hi, I found you by the tag “LOVE” I am connecting with people who are on some level like minded. So, Hi, and hope to speak to you in the near future.
hey there if you are on facebook add me ‘brett fish anderson’ and we can dialogue more if you want – recently wrote a series in my notes there called ‘how to love your wife better’ but basically just challening everyone on loving everyone – might be a nice read… nice to meet you,
brett