Reading: Acts 4.32-37 NLT

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.

For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.

Prayer: Heavenly Father – Everything that I have is on loan from you. You are the giver of all good gifts… you are the giver of life itself. Holy Spirit – Make me a faithful steward of all the resources at my disposal. Give me a willing heart to follow your leading in their use and distribution. Lord Jesus – In all decisions – large and small – may your receive the honor due your name. Amen.

Hymn: “Let All Things Now Living” – Katherine K. Davis (1939)