Can't We All Just Get Along???
Reading about the transformation in the community relationships with the disciples after Peter's first evangelistic message in Acts 2 is sooo amazing! Have you ever looked at the beauty of these relationships and said to yourself, "Self, that's just not a reality in my life!" Hiccups in family, professional, social relationships and even our church communities can be very challenging. Whew! What we see in scripture doesn't reflect in our everyday lives. What's missing? What is the element that we see in Acts 2:42-47? It is the power of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, our Paraclete, the promise from the Father. Being empowered by the Holy Spirit isn't just for signs and wonders, it's necessary in our relationships. We can't love one another the way Jesus described without it. We can't do it in of ourselves. We'll always fall short of His grace when we emulate Jesus from a place other than the Holy Spirit. Relationships can be ...
