In Acts 4, we’re given a powerful glimpse of a church that didn’t grow through clever strategy or political favor but through deep commitment to God and one another. Fresh off experiencing persecution, the early believers didn’t panic; they prayed. They didn’t hoard their resources; they gave. They didn’t tear one another down; they encouraged each other. Their courage, generosity, and unity weren’t signs of ideal circumstances but of Spirit-filled conviction. This kind of church continues to change the world. The early church experienced God’s growth not in strategy but in surrender to God’s plan and call.