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CARE AND HELP AMONG BRETHREN
MONDAY MARCH 19
TEXT: ACTS 11:28-30
Key verse: “As we have therefore
opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the
household of faith” Galatians 6:10.
Believers are exhorted to do good to all men in the world. Through
our good works and benevolence many sinners and religious men and women will be
attracted to Jesus and gospel doors will be opened for us in their lives. In
this same way believing wives are instructed to be obedient and kind to their
unbelieving husbands. However, the apostle showed that more attention should be
given to the poor and needy among the saints. Be concerned for the less
privileged brethren. Strengthen them as much as you can that they may enjoy
Jesus as you do. Provide them money, wears, food, sponsorship, and medical
care. Marry for them if you can. Be willing that God may use you to fulfill His
promise or promises in their lives. The early church brethren provided for the
poor and needy among them, both for those who were far and those who were near.
Acts 11:28-30, And there stood up one of
them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great
dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius
Caesar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to
send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: Which also they did, and
sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. 1 Corinthians
16:1-2. Now, concerning the collection
for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do
ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as
God hath prospered him, that there be no gathering when I come.2Corinthians 8:1-4,
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the
churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of
their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were
willing of themselves; praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the
gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Denominationalism of the churches of Christ today should not blind our eyes to
the fact that we all belong to one body. we need to pray for the power to
protect and care for one another. True churches of Christ must care for one
another without denominational restrictions. The churches of Christ in the apostolic
era cared for one another. Churches which faced hardship were supported to
protect the faith of the believers. This same spirit is required today.
Thought for the day: The liberal soul shall be made fat: he
that watered shall be watered himself,
Song for the day: I give myself away, so you can use me,
I give myself away…
Bible reading for the day: Deuteronomy 33-34; Luke 1:24-56
#Horemow.
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