Acts 4:32-35 – Distributed to each as any had need…

/ Lil Smith

ACTS 4:32-35

32Now 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. 33With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34There 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.

  • Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
  • Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
  • The second day of Easter.  How will you celebrate the Resurrection today?
  • What do you carry with you from yesterday, the first Resurrection day?
  • What power fuels you to share your testimony?
  • What do you have to share with others?
  • Who do you know that needs something from you?
  • What does the world need from you?
  • What do you need from others?
  • Who do you know that will give you what you need?
  • What does the world have to give you?
  • Who will Christ send to share with you?
  • Give thanks to God for another Resurrection day and for any new insights you have received.
  • Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 15, 2012, the Second Sunday of Easter Year B

Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133:1-3
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31

If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD

One thought on “Acts 4:32-35 – Distributed to each as any had need…”

  1. Lil Smith – Richardson, TX – My simple life… is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God lead me. I have been married to Greg for 27 years and we have three wonderful children. My simple life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God take control. I followed God’s call to begin seminary at Perkins School of Theology in January 2006. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God’s call. I began the Degree in the Art of Spiritual Direction at San Francisco Theological Seminary in January 2009. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. I was ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA and spent three amazing years in Pastoral Ministry at Highland Springs Senior Living in Dallas, TX. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. My passion is the Christian Spiritual Life. As a spiritual director and retreat leader, I am so blessed to hear how God is at work in the world. How is God at work in your life?
    PresbyLil

    Community is on my heart today. As a western world, so many of our advances have kept us away from community. For example:
    air conditioning – we don’t need to sit on our front porch anymore;
    satellite television – there is always entertainment we can watch so we don’t need to get out with our friends;
    computers – we communicate in isolation.
    These advances themselves are not bad, but the way we use them can be. We can become more lonely and isolated which keeps us from the community God that God intends us to be: Unity in community.
    Be intentional about your community today and in the coming week. Christ calls us to love one another in community. This is how God’s kingdom grows. Be intentional about reaching out to someone who is lonely and needs to be touched by community. Follow Jesus to Galilee and see who you meet along the way.
    May you be blessed with the love of Christ in those you encounter today.

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