5/14 - Vision: Interdependent Love
Sunday Derek walked us through the early church’s response to suffering and prosperity as outlined in Acts 2 and 4. The realization was that in both circumstances the church community sold their possessions and took care of one another. When times were good, the community within the church took care of each other. When times were bad, the community within the church took care of each other.
One of the ‘ends’ that Colossae wants to strive for as a church is “interdependent community.” The necessary force that would drive a community to be so selfless in how they give of themselves is love. It’s an outpouring of love for one another that leads the early church to sacrifice their land, homes, possessions and money for the betterment of the community. And giving of themselves to one another was not dependent on their external circumstances or dependent on what they would get in return. It was solely a reflection of the selfless love they received from God.
Questions for reflection:
1. In what areas of your life can you grow in generosity? Do you hold too tightly to your time, money or possessions?
2. Are there needs in your life that you’re too prideful to ask help for?
3. Do you only love when it’s convenient or do you sacrifice for others?
Contributed by Marcus Davis
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