#RadioPulpit 14 July 2014 - Word4U2day- Daily Devotion: Acts 6:5 NKJV Are You a Stephen? (1) The New Testament church grew so fast that the administrative aspect of it became overwhelming. The apostles werent getting enough time to pray and study the Scriptures, so they picked seven men to handle the business side of things. Stephen was one of them. For the next few days lets examine his qualifications: financial integrity. ...Seek out from among you seven men of good reputation...whom we may appoint over this business (v. 3 NKJV). Now, it goes without saying that if youre going to handle the churchs finances, you must first have a proven track record in handling your own. That calls for saving, sowing and spending wisely. It also means putting God first in your finances. Heres a biblical question you need to think about: Will a man rob God? Apparently, yes. God said, ...You have robbed Me! But you say, In what way have we robbed You? In tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:8 NKJV). Maybe youre thinking, Uh-oh, here comes the commercial! No, tithing isnt a matter of money, but of priorities. God doesnt want your leftovers, He wants your first-fruits (Proverbs 3:9). Tithing is also a matter of obedience. If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity... (Job 36:11 NKJV). When it comes to leadership in Gods work, if youre not 10% behind it, how can you be 100% behind it? If youre not already doing it, try tithing your income for one year. Its like going into partnership with God. He promises to ...pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it (Malachi 3:10 NKJV). Soul food: Acts 5:1-16; Deuteronomy 23-24; Job 15
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:28:38 +0000
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