"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.'" Acts 6:2
Place anything you like after "in order to." It is never right to neglect the ministry of God's Word. Even important tasks must not be allowed to take away from the church's all important ministry of preaching and teaching the Word. The pastor must prepare and preach the Word faithfully. Connection Group leaders must prepare to faithfully lead their groups to discover, discuss, and apply the truths of God's Word. God's Word changes lives for eternity (see Acts 6:7). Other ministries must be done and so other people able and qualified must step forward to serve in the church and in the Connection Groups so that needs are met and the life changing ministry of the Word is not neglected.
Father, thank you for Your life changing Word and our church's commitment to proclaim it. Help me to do my part to ensure that the ministry of the Word of God is not neglected.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Pastor Mark
ReplyDeleteIt seems as though in America we are entering a time when people are not accepting or believing the Bible as the inspired word of God. So it is so refreshing when you are a part of the body of Christ that holds God's word in reverence. I pray for you and everyone at our church that we all will study the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to help us to live it out in our lives. Thank you for applying yourself over the years in the study of God's word. You help inspire many of us to do the same. Love in Christ Francie