Magnificent 7

In Acts 6 we see the first complaint recorded in the church. The Hellenistic Jews complained that their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. The twelve gathered the congregation of disciples and put a plan in place to select some men of good reputation to take charge of this task. These men were to have the Spirit and wisdom within them. They were to uphold this task utilizing knowledge, experience, common sense, and insight. Every position in the church is important for the overall function and effectiveness to expand the Kingdom of God. Are we as the church fulfilling needs when we see them or are we relying on others to take up the opportunity? Are we also allowing God to make us into people with a good reputation in the process? Jesus gave us the perfect example of what it looks like to be a servant to others. These tasks can feel difficult, but they're more than attainable because Jesus has overcome all obstacles that come our way when we're obedient to accomplishing his will. We are never alone.

"Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, 'It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. Instead, brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.' The announcement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. And they brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them."
Acts 6:1-6