Be Ye Filled!

There are prerequisites to doing work according to GOD’S WORD.

In Acts, Chapter 6,verses 2 and 3, the Bible reads:” Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not good that we should leave the Word of GOD; and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you for seven men of honest report, full of the HOLY GHOST, and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”

The twelve called the multitude of disciples. There were many followers, however they sought those out that showed evidence of being Filled with the HOLY SPIRIT. They knew  that was the prerequisite for wisdom and power to operate and get the job done. The twelve also knew that prayer and laying on of hands was necessary to release  GOD’S HAND and purpose  upon the plan.

The job in question  was to  simply serve tables. The task sounds menial, however, this was an important part of carrying out GOD’S work. In fact, if you read on, verses 7 and 8 state: “And the WORD of GOD increased ; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”

Serving tables was crucial and effective in spreading the Good news of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST. A small task was important in bringing many to CHRIST and in the center of this task, Stephen  was used in great wonders and miracles of and for GOD.  

Do you get the idea?  Don’t overlook a small and so called insignificant looking task in the ministry.  Even something as small as, lets say,  a nerve or blood vessel in the body, is critical for health and function.  So, as is  evidenced in the Scriptures above, small tasks are extremely important and GOD can use you Mightily, for HIS Glory,  as much as  anyone could ever imagine.  “HE chooses the simple to confound the wise.”

Those that claim to be great shall be humbled and those that be humble shall be made great.  Just as a small seed grows a huge plant, a small task can grow into a great ministty for the GLORY of GOD and HIS NAME sake. 

That is what the minisrty is about.  Touch the lives of others with the Scriptures and the love of GOD, so that the knowledge of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST can be heard and seen  in all nations.  

Don’t let the idea to wait until a big opportunity comes along  for you to make a difference in the world for the Gospel.   Make a small difference in someone’s life as many times a day as you can and be used of GOD mightily, so as to reveal the power of the GOD that we serve.  

This is a calling that we all are capable of.  Amazing!!  GOD uses people of every color, talent, economic status, etc. HE will use you…  Stand in faith and be encouraged in HIS WORD.  Love in CHRIST’S NAME.  AMEN