Tag: Acts 6:2-4
Choosing Godly leaders
Scripture reading for May 11th: 2nd Kings 20-23, Acts 6
Key Scriptures: Acts 6:2-4 “So the Twelve gathered 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.”
The Twelve apostles recognized the need to prioritize the use of their time. Their main responsibility was prayer and ministry of God’s Word. Other godly men could and should be raised up to be servant leaders. This would prepare them to step up in ministry later.
2nd Kings 22:1-2 “Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. . . .He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left.”
Prayer: Lord, Your church needs godly leaders, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom. Fill me with Your Spirit and wisdom to pray and minister Your Word. Amen.
The priority of prayer and preaching!
Scripture reading for May 12th: Acts 6
Key Scriptures for over-comers: Acts 6:2-4, 6 “So the Twelve gathered 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 give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” . . . . “They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.”
The Apostles were facing pressure of time to serve all the people and help with their legitimate needs. They wisely gave instructions to choose seven other men who were qualified to help in the ministry. These men would serve the needs that were pressing and free the Apostles to pray and minister the word of God. Over-comers must give priority to prayer and the ministry of God’s word! Those anointed to preach and teach and lead must spend time with the Lord and His word! Even good works can become sin or a hindrance to the work God has called those in leadership to do.
Observations for over-comers: God hears the prayers of His people and blesses those who spend time in prayer and listening to His word. Don’t let sin or good works hinder your time with God. “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me.” (Psalm 66:18-20)