Choosing of the Seven

We have all been called, but only a few are chosen. The Apostles had been chosen, but the call is for all, and each beloved believer has been given a purpose.

Acts 6:1-7

In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews[a] among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 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. 3 Brothers and sisters, 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 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”

5 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. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

7 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.

Thoughts:
In these verses you see that there are many areas that must be taken care of. The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. A community if believers must come together to adequately perform the jobs that we are called to do.

In these verses the workers are chosen, and the confirmation of the chosen being the right choice comes in the growth of the number of disciples.

We must understand that as a bidy, as a church body, much more can be done. Going at anything alone is not what Jesus had planned at all. All of us have been called by God for a specific purpose, and if we are not connected as a single body, then that call could fall on you and crush you. But if you can discern what God wants rather than what you want, then amazing things will happen.

Pray with others. Work with others in Kingdom acts. Share the blessings bestowed upon you. If you have two of something, it is because one of them is to be given away. Share all blessings in all forms. Growth is waiting…for us all. #JesusSaves

Amen
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