Great Grace

Acts 14: 32-33
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.  And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

After Peter and John were released, they met their friends and told them what the scribes and Chief Priests had said. Immediately, they prayed together! [No time for anxiety!] They lifted their voices to their Sovereign Lord and asked that He do whatever His hand and His plan had predestined to take place, and that He look upon their threats and grant to His servants to continue to speak His word with all boldness... No fear either! And when they had finished praying, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. There was God's answer! Boldness and Power! Shaking with power!

There was not only this unity of mission and focus, but all those who believed were of one heart and soul in belongings as well. Nothing was individually owned, but they had all in common. There was not a needy person among them for all those who were land owners sold all and gave the proceeds to the apostles. It was distributed as the needs arose. Unbelievable! And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
What a glorious result! They were absolutely unencumbered with anything of the world, no distractions, only Jesus!

Father,
Teach me to speak boldly for You. Grant me Your grace in great measure. Purify my heart so it values only You.
In Jesus name,
Amen