A Fair Distribution?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to and try to resolve complaints. In Jesus’ name.
Today, many churches seem to function well. Yet, over time, issues will arise. It was this way during the early church. It may be hard to believe given Acts 2:44 (ESV) which says, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common.”
Luke tells us in Acts 6:1-3 how one complaint was resolved:
“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.’”
The names of those chosen are listed in Acts 6:4-5.
Are you trying to resolve complaints? Pray. Then act. Delegating like the apostles did may be a good solution.
Tell me what you think below.
