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Go ahead and look first at Acts 6 . See how God speaks to you individually. Then come back, if you wish, and see what God has put in my mind/heart.

Key Verse(s): Acts 6:2-4

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. Brothers, 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 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."

Title: Identifying Your Calling, Encouraging Leaders, and Blessing and Releasing Them

Observation: We see here that the twelve realized that their ministry was to preach the Word and pray. It did not mean that they were too haughty to serve- rather they had a different calling. Understanding what we should be doing is rare and one of the great gifts from God when he reveals it us.

And once it is revealed what ministry we need to let go, we need to encourage other leaders to come alongside. Admitting that we are not God is key. Admitting we need help is key.

And then not just handing them the keys and move on, but to bless them and let them know that they are “ordained” for that ministry. Releasing them to run the ministry the best way they know how. And trusting them to do it as they would to the Lord

Application: I need to identify what exactly my role is, encourage others to rise to leadership, bless and equip them, and then release them into fruitful ministry.

Prayer: Lord God, help me to allow others to come alongside and help in the church. Help me to be crystal clear on the things I should and shouldn’t do. Enable me to Call, Equip, and Bless those who you have placed in the church and then release them to use their own individual giftedness in ways that I can’t imagine.

In Jesus Name,
Amen.