Prayer and Ministry

Scripture:

But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)

Observation:

The two key elements that will expand the body of Christ: Prayer and ministry of the word. In this scripture, the early church was having problems with the distribution of food. So the twelve came up with a plan to deal with that problem so they can focus on what God had called them to: Prayer and ministry of the word. The book of Acts was all about getting out the word of God, and without prayer that is not possible.

Acts 6:7 And the word of God continued to increase.

Acts 12:24 But the word of God increased and multiplied.

Acts 13:49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region.

Acts 19:20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.

Application:

Prayer is one of the most powerful things you can do! Ministry of the word is one of the most powerful things you can do! The Kingdom of God is advancing by much prayer and ministry of the word! If there is two things I want to be about, it is prayer and ministry of the word! I want to be devoted like these men were. I don't want to waste my life worrying about trivial matters. I want to seek first the kingdom!

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Thank you for my salvation! Thank you for sending Jesus Christ! Help me to devote myself to prayer and ministry of the word! In Jesus name, Amen!