Acts 2:42

Acts 2:42
    “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in prayers.” NKJV

    The new church body made a continual effort to grow in their faith. They learned doctrine, built relationships and prayed regularly.

    There are several things we, as Christians can learn from this example.
    First, to learn the bible. You can never fully know everything that is in the bible, so there is always reason to study it. Set times for individual study as well as discussions as a group.
    Second, build relationships in the church. The church body should be like a large family. Treat each other as loving brothers in Christ and help our brothers to stay focused and catch them when they stumble. And it goes without saying, to treat someone like a brother, you need to know them really well.
    Third, Pray regularly. Make times for silent and individual prayer with God as well as praying as a group. Matthew 6:5-18 goes more in depth on personal prayer, and Matthew 18:20 talks about the importance of groups.
    And lastly “continue steadfastly.” Building your faith is a continual effort. Human nature is not to be pure, therefore our relationships with Jesus must be deliberate and focused. Write yourself reminders or talk to friends about Him, but keep your heart upon Jesus. One of the best ways to stay focused upon him is to give your money to Him. “For where your treasure is, so will your heart be also.” So if your money is given to the Lord, your heart will be there too.
    Remember that this verse doesn’t say “They continued steadfastly on Sundays” or “they continued steadfastly every day aside from Mondays.” It is a daily commitment, and one we all need to work on.