Scripture to Read: Acts 1:9–14
We know our Lord ascended, and the apostles stood amazed that Jesus was gone. But God sent two of His messengers. God’s Word does not say they were angels, but more than likely they were. They asked the disciples why they were standing there looking into heaven. It was almost as if they were getting the disciples to re-focus on Christ’s command, which was for them to go back to Jerusalem and wait for His Holy Spirit. The angels also reminded them that Jesus would one day return the same way. So the disciples did what Jesus had told them to do. As we read Acts 1:12–14, we see that the disciples returned to Jerusalem and went back to the upper room where they had been staying. But this time, there was a different mindset. The disciples were no longer in hiding, no longer wondering what would happen, and no longer living in fear. According to Acts 1:14, These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. They knew they had a mission to fulfill and were all in agreement, with one mind. Only when people are in right fellowship with our Lord will we be in one mind. Also, the disciples were devoted to prayer, and as they fellowshipped with God Almighty, they waited for the promised Holy Spirit. They knew He was coming, and they wanted to be ready. Since we know He now lives in us, we must live ready to serve our Lord daily.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about being of one mind and being devoted to being in daily fellowship with Him?
What does it look like for you to be of one mind with other believers and serve our Lord well?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!