25/10/2021
The Lampstand (RCCM)
Putting the ministry in order
“For in the book of Psalms it is written, ‘L et his place of residence become desolate , A nd let there be no one to live in it ’; and [again], ‘L et another take his position as overseer .’ So of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus spent with us, beginning with the baptism by John [at the outset of Jesus’ ministry] until the day when He was taken up from us—one of these men must become a witness with us [to testify] of His resurrection.” And they put forward two men, Joseph, the one called Barsabbas (who was surnamed Justus), and Matthias.
Acts 1:20-23 AMP
Every ministry that is established is ancord on Christ and a solid structure. The disciples of Jesus saw the need to put someone in the position Judas Iscariot left behind. They knew there was a reason Jesus selected twelve, no more no less.
It is not carnality to have a structure that guides the operation of the church. It will ensure continuity, efficiency, and effectiveness . It will also reflect the ordained pattern from God, which is a prerequisite to enforcing the glory of God and also the fulfillment of destiny of the ministry. There's need for the present church to wait patiently on the Lord to put down a solid structure.