The Benefits Of Being Organized
To the ends of the earth - Acts 6:1-7 (esv) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
1 Corinthians 14:40:
“But all things should be done decently and in order.”
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On my desk is a wild assortment of documents, books, and important hand written notes scribbled on seemingly random pieces of paper. While some might view a messy desk as a net negative, it often signals high creativity, flexibility, and a focus on urgent, big-picture tasks. If you’re like me, perhaps you feel that bringing order to the chaos just crimps your style.
However, as we continue in the book of Acts we read about the benefits of being organized. Because the church was growing rapidly, becoming larger and more diverse, Greek speaking widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. Whether intentional or not, these logistical challenges threatened to distract the apostles and divide the church. Therefore, seven men were selected to meet these practical needs. This freed up the apostles to remain focused on the priority of the word and prayer.
The result was an exponential increase in disciples. Organization made it possible for the church to fulfill its mission. Organization is never an end in itself but a valuable means to facilitate what the Lord is doing in His church and in our own lives. Be better organized for a more powerful witness to the world.
