Acts 2:42-47

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

This week, as I attended the BGCT annual meeting, I was overjoyed to reconnected with many friends that I had not seen for many years. I got to hear all the great things that God has been doing in their lives and ministry, and as I spent time with old friends and making new ones, it reminded me of the words in Acts 2:42. It says that these believers were devoted "to the fellowship"--to each other. They gathered joyfully and sincerely, filled with gladness. There was laughter and song. People came into the fellowship not out of a sense of obligation or fear but out of a desire to be with fellow believers.

True fellowship exists when people can be open and honest about their struggles and their needs. God invites us to experience such fellowship ourselves in communities of faith where believers are deeply devoted to each other's welfare.

I got to experience genuine fellowship, as we sang, and partake in the Lord Supper in unity with our wonderful Texas Baptist Family, and even though we may speak different languages and come from many diverse backgrounds, we can experience that fellowship because we are all united through our Lord Jesus. As I said my goodbyes, I look forward to next year’s family reunion, to have another chance to fellowship with our Baptist family.

Father God may you bless our Texas Baptist Family, and as we navigate the many problems we face, let your will be done, and let us be guided by your spirit.

Pastor Luis.