Monday, September 14, 2009

The Believers Share Their Possessions

32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.
33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.
34There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales
35and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.
36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement),
37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

Our church is on the verge of completion. $2-3 millions to be debt-free. I feel that i have been contributing to the fund-raising, yet i know thats not my all. In ancient times, the people of God have nothing to regard except God as their priority in life. They selflessly gave them all to build the house of God. For me, i admit that there are many things that i may priortise and thus neglect God in my life. Like do i have sufficient money to spend and for future expenditures? Will i still have enough to pay for my university fees? And etc..ENDLESS WORRIES!

I pray that RCC will work towards a debt-free completion of our new church building in unity, just like how the believers had shared their possessions. One in heart and mind.

Posted by Hans En at 11:58 PM