January
2: True Devotion
Reading:
Acts 2:42 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in
the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in
prayers.
Reflection:
It is important to eat the right kinds of foods and
drink plenty of fluids to stay physically healthy. You can eat “junk” food from
time to time, but if you neglect a healthy diet including eating your fruits
and vegetables your physical body will suffer.
There are four things that marked the spiritual
health of the early church and are important for our spiritual growth. They
were devoted to the Word of God, the Fellowship with other believers, Worship
of God, and Prayer. These four commitments can help you grow spiritually as
well. The apostle’s doctrine has now been written down for us in the Bible.
Fellowship with other believers is available to us every week as we worship
Christ together. The “breaking of bread” was a way they described receiving
what we call the Lord’s Supper. This symbolic event is practiced by the church
to remember all that Jesus has done for us in providing payment of our sin and
providing a righteous life to earn our righteous standing before God. Reading
and hearing God’s Word is listening to Him. Praying is simply our way to speak
to God. Prayer is an important part of spiritual health both privately and
publically.
Response:
1.
What are four essential things for your
spiritual growth?
2.
What can you do to make sure you grow
spiritually?
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