Acts 6:1-15
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New Testament - Acts 6 verse 2 is of interest to me today - ""We apostles should spend our time preaching and teaching the word of God, not administering a food program." When I first read this, I thought, "Wait a second! What's wrong with administering a food program??" Then, upon further reflection I realized the apostles were not saying anything was wrong with administering a food program - just that they were not called to it. They were called to spend their time preaching and teaching the Word of God. Which of course is true Food in the spiritual sense. So - I think this is important for us to realize today as well. I think sometimes we might get a bit grouchy if we don't see our pastors or ministers at every single church function or event - but we have to realize they are not called to do every single thing that we, the body of the church, are called to. One of their primary roles is to preach and teach the word of God. So, they may need us to volunteer at or administer a food program while they are doing what they are called to. Each of us are important parts of the body of Christ. And each part of the body has different functions. We shouldn't get upset if one part of the body is not doing exactly what we are doing. And yes, there are times when community & fellowship will bring us all together - which typically is worship on Sundays. Let us come together as many members but one body without complaint toward others who are called to other holy tasks!
Bible.org's commentary on today's Acts readings titled "Waiting on the Widows" is at this link.
Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of JJ Weeks Band's song "Let Them See You:"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9H0tZkLJOE
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God bless,
Mike
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