In one accord

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. – Acts 1.12-14

There is not a whole lot here it seems, but I think it is an interesting note to see what the beleivers were doing after Jesus left and before the Holy Spirit came.

We find about 120 believers meeting together for a prayer meeting.  The disciples were there. There were some of the women there. Jesus’ mother Mary was there as were His brothers.

As they went there were with one mind. They were unified. They were praying and humbly seeking the Lord for direction.

I think that is a great picture of what a church should be doing while they are waiting for God to show them the way.

They came together for encouragement and edification and they prayed. They also carried out business as they chose a repalcement for Judas to bring the number of apostles back to twelve.

And they were unified. They were one. That is the most important picture of all. Trouble drove them together and not apart. We today must also be ‘in one accord’ as we wait for Jesus to come again.