Devotion for Life for June 1st, 2026

Following the Holy Spirit into Community

Jesus showed the disciples what it means to live in community. They were shown how to share with those who were like minded but also those they had real grievances with. At the beginning of the Book of Acts, we see the Holy Spirit bringing thousands into community. The Holy Spirit brings us into community with people who are different, yet the differences help us all to be better people and to see the fullness of who Jesus truly is. In community we are taught not just to live together but to do life together. To many people live together but really live separate lives. But living in community invites us to bring what Jesus is doing in our lives and adding it with what Jesus is doing in others lives and helping each other to grow in faith.

As we grow in faith together, we see how community starts to support not just ourselves but those outside as the community becomes a symbol of caring and support. As we do life together, others see what life can be in and because of community changing who we are, bettering all that we have been and will be.

Community makes us better because of what the Holy Spirit is doing in and through us.