Heralds Digest

  “But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭7:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There is no doubt that the family is the smallest unit of the church; while the state or society is a reflection of orderliness in the church. While a concerned reflection on disorderliness in the church quoted that “ Prayer is no substitute for work; equally true is it that work is no substitute for prayer ”, Paul recommended orderliness in walk or work for every believing member of a family unit as…’ so let him walk’. Unfortunately, the alarming disrespect for family institutions and the decadence in the characters of churchgoers have instructed that the passing down of church creed or doctrines to members cannot substitute leadership by example. Therefore, like Paul today, leaders must learn how to walk their scriptural convictions right from the family unit to orderly ordain the church prayerfully.

  “But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭7:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/1co.7.17.nkjv The passing of fairness on life’s distribution is understandably subjective. When realization from all business, career, and family investments matches expectation, life’s distribution is often adjudged to be fair. Otherwise, someone (and most likely God) is to be blamed for being unfair. While the world system of distribution cannot absolve itself from its doctrine of unfairness, those who are called by God cannot be ultimately shortchanged in their divine distribution. Therefore, when we ask ‘ why ’ to our distribution in life, it is always important to ensure the divine purpose for the distribution is focused. No matter the apparent pain in believer’s moments of loss and disappointment, there is always a good purpose awaiting every gracious embrace. And when we truly choose to wa...