SPRING FORTH NOW 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Acts 4:32-35
Allowing The Good Shepherd to lead and guide you releases you from individualistic thinking to communal commitment in which you see yourself as a part of a whole instead of the whole as an object of your use. Becasue The Good Shepherd's natural and faithful inclinations are to ensure the flock’s provision, protection, and prosperity, the Shepherd sees every member as supplying for the whole, modeling the behavior for the flock that produces abundance for all. If we are to Open Up The Way to the promises of our life and life more abundantly, our abundance, then we must see and act in and through our experiences as we are supplying to the whole. As we think and act as suppliers for the whole, what springs forth is community, causing springs of life-giving water to flourish in which we all thrive and benefit from the witness of one that enhances the benefit of all. Remember, Christ said, “I give to you a new commandment that ye love one another as I have loved you, love ye one another and by this shall all know that you are [mine] . . . abide in me and I in you and ye shall bear [abundance].”
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