Acts 6:1-4 NLT “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility. Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”

When someone asks “Do you need help with that?” the answer of “I’m OK” or “I got it” rolls off my tongue without a second thought. I’m not good at asking for help (unless it’s from my husband, but you know that’s a different story!) And I’m not good at accepting help either. I’d like to think that’s a good quality, because I’m so “together,” but guess what, it isn't! It’s usually because I’m stubborn and proud!

The twelve apostles knew that for the church to grow and for the Gospel to continue to spread, everyone needed to help! They had their role to play, but so did everyone else (Ephesians 4:11). If the apostles had insisted on micromanaging the church, I wonder if it would ever have spread outside of Jerusalem?

-Kevi

 

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