Acts 6:1-6
The story of the early church takes a pivotal turn in Acts 6. The church has grown rapidly. They are caring for many people. The Grecian Jews feel that the Hebraic Jewish widows are receiving better treatment than Grecian widows. They complain. The Twelve, the apostles, feel the care of the widows is important but they need to give their full attention to preaching the gospel. So they appoint seven men, who all happen to be Grecian Jews, to care for the widows. The end result? More people take leadership in the early church and the word of God spread.
We are all called to serve in the body of Christ. The body is most effective when every part has a role. If you read the rest of chapter 6, you will see that an individual can have more than one role. As Stephen, chosen to serve the widows, takes on a second role.
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Our church is a living example of how the body of Christ is comprised of many different people with different strengths and talents. I look at our church and see many things- it is a diverse environment, comprised of and reaching many people. Each member has their own forte, and when all of these strengths are put together, great things can happen. New programs and ministries are not only being created, but are striving because people are willing to offer up their talents to serve God. It makes me sad that I can't participate in all of them because I am at school most of the time. This is how the word of God is being spread-through the great things our church, and many others, are doing to teach and show God's love and grace. Like Ken has mentioned, God calls upon us and our talents to serve Him, we are to assume responsibility and leadership. If we don't, then great ideas (and the word of God) will never leave the table. We must pick them up and use our talents to serve our role as a member of the body of Christ.
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