In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. (Acts 6: 1-7)
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. But not even Jordan could have won a single game without his teammates. It's a lesson the Church should take to heart. God called the apostles to a specific task, but many other tasks needed to be done. God isn't about superstars hogging the entire ministry. In fact when we let only a few people do the work, much less gets done.
So if we're truly supposed to accomplish God's will, then we each have to find our place to serve - and then work at it with all of our hearts.
Do you see yourself having a vital role in your church? If so what is it?
How can you fulfil your specific task for the kingdom today?
1 comment:
I always have problems with this. I'd rather do it myself that way I know it gets done and it gets done my way. I have to work on this cause it isn't the way God intended it to be.
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