Seasons Part 4 – The Right People for the Right Problem
Scripture: Acts 6:3 (NKJV)
“Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”
Seek the Solution
- “Seek out from among you…”
- Seek means to inspect, examine, or consider carefully. Don’t just recruit—discern. Look beyond charisma and check character.
- The phrase “seek out” implies a careful, prayerful, and purposeful process. This wasn’t random recruitment—it was divine recognition. The Greek word here carries the idea of inspecting or examining closely.
You Need Fire and Framework
- These men were not just good—they were God-filled. They were full of the Holy Spirit, meaning their lives were led, shaped, and fueled by God’s presence. But they also had wisdom—practical insight and the ability to apply truth effectively.
- Wisdom (Greek: sophia – σοφία) refers to skill in applying knowledge to life. In other words, the Holy Spirit gives you insight, but wisdom shows you what to do with it. You need both to fulfill your assignment.
- The Holy Spirit gives you divine insight. Wisdom gives you divine strategy. One without the other can be dangerous. We don’t just need people who are on fire—we need people who know what to do with the fire.
It’s About the Need
“Whom we may appoint over this business.”
- The word “appoint” in Greek is kathistēmi—to establish or set in place. This is not about giving someone a platform, but positioning them to meet a need. And the word “business” is chreia, meaning necessity or task.
- This wasn’t glamorous. The need wasn’t preaching or prophesying but the distribution of food.
- Real ministry begins when we say, “I don’t need a stage—I just want to serve.”
It’s About the Need, Not the Name
- “Whom we may appoint over this business.”
- The word “appoint” in Greek is kathistēmi—to establish or set in place. This is not about giving someone a platform, but positioning them to meet a need. And the word “business” is chreia, meaning necessity or task.
- This wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t preaching or prophesying. It was food distribution. But it was vital. Real ministry begins when we say, “I don’t need a stage—I just want to serve.”