When You Can't Stand Someone at Church | Acts 2 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

When You Can't Stand Someone at Church | Acts 2 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Thursday 28 May 2026Getting 10 people to agree on dinner is hard. So how did 3,000 strangers become one? This devotional from Acts 2 holds the answer - and it might just change how you see the person you're finding difficult right now.📖 Today's passage: Acts 2:44-47 | Ephesians 4:3🔑 In this devotional you'll discover:- Why the early church grew without a strategy or programme- What Dietrich Bonhoeffer said about the difference between loving the idea of community and loving real people- The one small step you can take today towards someone you're finding hard- Why unity is both a gift of the Spirit and a daily choice⏱ Timestamps:0:00 - When 10 people can't agree...1:08 - The story: 3,000 strangers, one Spirit1:35 - Acts 2:44-472:03 - The pattern that changed everything2:33 - The church's greatest witness3:23 - Ephesians 4:3 - make every effort4:17 - What Bonhoeffer got right5:33 - Your one small holy step6:38 - Question for the comments6:55 - Closing prayer📺 About this channel:Rob Westwood-Payne is a Salvation Army officer and pastor. Every day he shares a short, practical Bible devotional to help you grow in faith - wherever you are on the journey. New here? Hit subscribe and join hundreds who start their day with God's word.👇 What's the most surprising thing you've ever seen happen in a church community? Tell us in the comments.More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod