On today we celebrate and honor our Deacons and Trustees as they affirm their Christian servanthood. Join this Pastor as we examine this day.
Affirm: To say positively; declare firmly; assert to be true.
Affirmation: The act of affirming or declaring, a confirming.
On this day the Deacons are saying unequivocally that they are servants of the Most High and to the people of His church. The office of Deacon was born out of a need to organize the distribution of food to the poor. The Apostles needed to focus on preaching, so they chose others to administer the food program. The Apostles’ priorities were correct. The ministry of the word should never be neglected because of administrative burdens. Those men chosen did not take this administrative task lightly. Notice the requirements for the men who were to handle the food program. They were to be well respected and full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. Spiritual leadership is serious business and must not be taken lightly by the church or the leaders. Deacons must be honest, spiritually mature, caring, with an Act 6:3 sensibility. On this day the Deacons are declaring that is who they are, Biblical Deacons.
And for our Trustees, they are administrators like Joseph in Genesis, chapters 41-47. To the Deacons and Trustees, the church honors your commitment to the Lord Jesus and His church.
Be blessed as you serve in spirit and in truth.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
