The Power of Extension

True unity doesn’t stop with agreement—it moves into action. Acts 4:32–35 shows us a church that wasn’t just united in spirit but also extended themselves for others. They lived beyond their comfort zones, demonstrating faith through both proclamation and provision.
 
The early believers extended themselves in two key ways: they boldly gave the gospel and generously gave their goods.
 
Verse 33 says they shared the message of Jesus’ resurrection with “great power,” and they experienced “great grace.” The word “great” (Greek megas) reminds us this wasn’t average—it was extraordinary. Their witness carried weight because their lives matched their message.
 
Second, they gave materially—not under compulsion, but as a joyful response to the Spirit. They sold property and shared freely because they believed nothing truly belonged to them—it all belonged to God. It wasn’t mandated but motivated by love.
 
In our individualistic world, this kind of radical generosity seems foreign. But unity calls us to extend ourselves—to be servant-hearted, selfless, and sacrificial. We’re reminded in Psalm 24:1 that everything belongs to the Lord. What we have is His. And Acts 11:29 teaches that not everyone gives equally, but everyone can give faithfully.
 
Scripture:
Acts 11:29 - And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.
 
Application:
Ask God to show you how you can serve others with your time, talent, or resources.
 
Make a list of things you "own" and surrender them to God in prayer.
 
Prayer:
Lord, You have given me more than I deserve. Help me to live generously and courageously. Let me extend myself for others, not out of guilt, but out of love for You and Your people.