“And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)
Jesus had shown Himself to be alive for forty days following His resurrection. He had ascended into heaven while the eleven looked on. Ten days later the celebration of Pentecost came. The young church had been empowered by the coming of the Holy Spirit. About three thousand were baptized and added to the church that day. What a time it must have been.
Our text says that they continued. I have seen helium filled balloons float to the rafters in a large auditorium. After staying there a few days they came floating back down.
The Bible says these newly saved and baptized people continued. It says they continued steadfastly. They never “floated back down” when the new wore off. It was real. It was genuine. Their lives had been changed. They were new persons.
It is not Biblical Christianity to start out, cool off and fade. Be consistent. Be real. Let every day be a new day in Christ Jesus. Keep on keeping on. Have daily fellowship with Him as you read your Bible and pray.
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