Day 22 — All Things in Common (Acts 4:32-37) | May 17

After praying for boldness and being filled with the Spirit, the church overflows with radical generosity. They're of one heart and mind, sharing everything, ensuring no one has any need. This isn't socialism or forced redistribution, it's the Spirit-empowered response of people who truly believe Jesus conquered death. When you believe resurrection is real, your stuff becomes just temporary tools for the mission. The apostles testify to the resurrection with great power, and great grace rests on the whole community. Luke introduces Barnabas, whose nickname means "Son of Encouragement," who sells a field and lays the money at the apostles' feet with no strings attached. This generosity isn't obligation, it's overflow. Throughout church history, whenever the gospel spreads with power, radical giving follows.