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PHILIP'S PRIORITIES (2)
'...And they chose...Philip...' Acts 6:5
The Bible says: 'We ... came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip ... this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied' (Acts 21:8-9). These verses aren't included to embarrass Phil's teenage girlies but to point out his reputation for being a family guy. This man is clearly a God-getting hero. He is leader of one of the first, fastest growing churches. He risks his life in the desert. He speaks to thousands from a platform. But the Bible takes time to point out one of his biggest heroic feats: being a good dad. See, with God, people are always more important than projects.
What use is your Grammy-winning Gospel album if you've trodden on your producer to get it made? What good is your heaving Youth Alpha if you've deliberately avoided inviting the hoodies from the estate? What good are projects at the expense of people?
Philip's diary must've been fit to burst with opportunity, and yet he still has time to nurture his family. And so we too, must avoid prioritising the latest opportunity over people who need us most. Perhaps your biggest display of the gospel today is phoning your gran, or checking in with the lonely old dear from church. People, not projects, are what it's about.
What now? Spend some quality time with someone you've neglected. Switch off your phone and give them your full attention. Find an inventive way to bless their holy socks off.
written by Bob Gass
'...And they chose...Philip...' Acts 6:5
The Bible says: 'We ... came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip ... this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied' (Acts 21:8-9). These verses aren't included to embarrass Phil's teenage girlies but to point out his reputation for being a family guy. This man is clearly a God-getting hero. He is leader of one of the first, fastest growing churches. He risks his life in the desert. He speaks to thousands from a platform. But the Bible takes time to point out one of his biggest heroic feats: being a good dad. See, with God, people are always more important than projects.
What use is your Grammy-winning Gospel album if you've trodden on your producer to get it made? What good is your heaving Youth Alpha if you've deliberately avoided inviting the hoodies from the estate? What good are projects at the expense of people?
Philip's diary must've been fit to burst with opportunity, and yet he still has time to nurture his family. And so we too, must avoid prioritising the latest opportunity over people who need us most. Perhaps your biggest display of the gospel today is phoning your gran, or checking in with the lonely old dear from church. People, not projects, are what it's about.
What now? Spend some quality time with someone you've neglected. Switch off your phone and give them your full attention. Find an inventive way to bless their holy socks off.
written by Bob Gass
