Oftentimes, we find there are positions that need filling in the church or we are seeking volunteers for a special project. My question is: Is prayer a component in your decision making?
We can take our cue from Jesus himself...
"Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles:..." Luke 6:12-13
You would notice here that it wasn't a quick one minute prayer on the run; rather, Jesus spent the entire night in prayer. He realized the importance of selecting those who would help to launch his ministry to the world.
What we would also learn is that the disciples he chose may not have met our standards, whether it was an impetuous Peter or a sly tax collector by the name of Matthew. We might have really questioned Jesus' choices. On the other hand, because he was in prayer, he was led to select these specific individuals. There was something special about each of those twelve in what they would contribute.
Our prayers for working with certain individuals in the church ought also to be as discerning. From their appearance, we might not feel they are qualified. However, we may be led by the Spirit to these individuals because of how God can use them.
Are you willing to pray for the important people you need to work with in your ministry?
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