Spirit-Filled Shepherds Look Out for the Overlooked
One of the first internal problems the church faced was ethnic tension between Hebrew-speaking and Greek-speaking Christians. The Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked during the daily distribution of food. When their situation was exposed, the apostles shepherded the church wisely by appointing Greek-speaking men to oversee the fair and equal distribution of food. One of the reasons the church needs Spirit-filled overseers is to make sure no one is overlooked. Especially because the world is not fair or just, the kingdom of God must be. Our Spirit-filled shepherds manage the various needs of a diverse flock. They settle disputes, reconcile those who are at odds, and even administer a type of justice on behalf of the wronged. (Scripture: Acts 6:1-4)