How did the church react to the imprisonment of Peter and John? They prayed. Hmmm . . . interesting. They didn't start a protest, they didn't complain or whine about injustice, they didn't hide out in fear. They simply took their troubles to the Lord. Simple yet incredible. So often we attempt to deal with things on our own and we forgot that we have GOD in our corner. Notice after the prayer the Holy Spirit filled them.
The second part of the reading continues to describe the early church to us. People continued to focus on the needs of others. It wasn't "what's mine is mine" it was "what's mine is yours." Material wealth has nothing on spiritual wealth. Chasing after things will only leave you depressed and wanting, so give them up. Focus on people - not technology, toys, property, clothes, and gadgets. That is were you will find true joy and satisfaction.
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