Acts chapter 6 verses 1 – 3 (NIV)
“Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them.”
Colossians chapter 3 verse 17 (NIV)
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
People were needed in the rapidly growing church, at the time that the book of Acts was written, to ensure that widows, orphans and those who were destitute, had food to eat. To some it may have seemed a menial task, and perhaps viewed as less important than other roles in the new church.
We don’t read that the disciples felt this way. They appointed men who were wise and filled with the Holy Spirit. They were Ambassadors for Jesus and the fledgling church. In modern day career speak, they had an important front facing role, and it needed to be done with compassion and grace.
But the same is true in whatever we are doing. We might not think it’s of any significance, until we read what Paul taught the Colossian church. We should put our whole heart into whatever we’re doing. It might be the reason that someone asks us why we do that. Then we can point them to Jesus and God gets the glory, as He should.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me of this important lesson. Help me never to be half-hearted in doing things for Your Glory. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.