Scripture
Acts 6:2, 4, 7 “We apostles should spend out time preaching and teaching the word of God.”
“Then we can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
God’s message was preached in ever-widening circles.”
Observation
What are my priorities?
1) Preaching and teaching the word of God
2) Prayer
What was the result?
1) God’s word will be preached in ever-widening circles.
2) This would not have happened if the apostles did not make prayer and preaching and teaching God’s Word their priority.
Application
I have to keep my priorities God’s priorities. I have to fight to spend time to pray. It has to be number one in my life. I will abide in the vine so he can produce much fruit in me. I will spend time preparing lessons and teaching people the Bible. Preaching and teaching is a high priority of my ministry. I will let other people do the administration of the church so I can focus on prayer and preaching God’s word.
Prayer
It is not enough for me to know this, I have to do it. Father, develop self control in me. Enable me to keep the right focus. Enable me to spend time with you out of love not obligation. Place a love for God’s word in my heart. It is a privilege to teach your word to the few or to the masses. May your message spread in Henderson County in ever-widening circles.
