The Spirit Filled Life

Acts 4: 32-35

“32 Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. 33 With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. 35 They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.”

Early Christians were filled with the Holy Spirit and the Spirit instilled an intense sense of responsibility for one another.  They had a very real desire to share their resources with each other and to share the message of the gospel with the world.

This desire to give and care for one another arose not from the law, but from the Holy Spirit.

If we allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in the Christian life, we will always be led to grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness…

and never to hate, anger or retribution.

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)