Priorities!

In the Acts of the Apostles the disciples are becoming overwhelmed with the work to be undertaken and some jobs don't get done satisfactorily.

There are complaints (that is not surprising is it?)

The 12 apostles gather all the disciples together and say....

".....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)

They then appoint other Godly men to distribute the food.

I can imagine the flak that the apostles received over that!

It is after that freeing up of the apostles, to focus on preaching that we read these words,

"The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7)

It shows us how important it is to have our priorities set correctly.

Have a good day,


Peter Clark.