Title

The Key To Great Growth

Scripture
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples was multiplied greatly.
(Acts 6:7)
Devotional
Seven men willing to serve changed the size, shape and destiny of the church. God could have called for more prophets or more priests. He could have asked for more leaders and administrators. He did not. He asked for seven men willing to be servants. God is still looking for people who are willing to serve. He is looking for ushers and greeters, helpers, and attendants. If we are truly interested in the spreading of the gospel of Christ, we will find an area in which to genuinely serve. Consider this, the first century church had the apostles as their pastors and leaders. These were the very men who walked with Christ. Nevertheless, it took seven men willing to serve tables for the explosive growth of the church. God is looking for people who do not care who gets the credit, or even notice. He is looking for a people with a heart to serve so the number of disciples will multiply greatly.
Thought For The Night
“Each of us comes into the world with a specific purpose that God has in mind for us. Our job is to find out what that purpose is… I knew I wanted to spend my life serving God… I got a lot of different answers, but one of them stood out. That answer was ‘stay put.’” Rick Warren, Author of The Purpose Driven Life
Evening Text
Acts 6:7: Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly.
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Multiplied greatly”: There is growth by adding to the numbers, there is great growth. You inviting someone to Christ bring about adding to the numbers. You serving him with a heart that leans toward obedience will bring about great growth.
 
Referencing: “Believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women,” Acts 5:14.
 
Applying: It is not a matter of this or that, but this and that. Do the work of an evangelist and do the work of ministry. God will in turn multiply to the numbers. Remember, it is a matter of eternal life and death.