Our own church is going through a sermon series on the book of Acts with the perspective of history making. Another pastor I know is going through a series regarding heroes of the faith based on Hebrews 11. It is interesting that none of the heroes in this epistle are professional religious leaders. They were shepherds, wives, government officials, and even a harlot. The closest you get are Samuel, the exceptional priest, and the prophets.
If you were going to launch a global movement to transform the world, what qualifications would you put in your employment ad? How would you screen the résumés? Undoubtedly, as a top-notch leader of your organization, you wouldn't select fishermen nor hated tax collectors. You might, as Christ did, select a few of a friendly rival's leaders.
One church leader postulates that today's churches wouldn't hire King David, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph (a felon), Peter, Paul, John Mark, et. al. A group of pastors is funneling their efforts to "equip the saints for ministry" in their respective vocations. I believe that's the original context of Ephesians 4.12.
To be a hero of the faith, how much do you have to be involved with the organized church? How much do you have to be in your community, in your business making a difference and pointing others to God?
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