In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Acts 6:1-6
In this passage of scripture, we see this voting of the seven deacons. We are blessed to live in a country that we have a right to vote. In the Bible, we see that we are to take time pray about our decision and not make a haste choice. It’s not about who wins or loses, ultimately God is Lord of all and He will have the final say in the end.
Dear Father, I do not take lightly what You have done in our nation. I appreciate not only the right but the privilege I have to vote. I pray that I, as well as others, will use that privilege wisely, seeking your will as we consider the qualifications of those for whom we are too vote.
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