Solve Problems, Create Opportunities
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Mar 15
- 3 min read
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | March 15 2025 | Acts 6:1-7
KEY VERSE: So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7 (NIV)
MESSAGE: Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth, transformation, and expansion in God’s kingdom. In Acts 6, the early church faced a major internal conflict. The decision of the apostles improved the leadership structure of the church, which allowed for more effective ministry by the apostles. Our key verse (Acts 6:7) shows that after the issue was resolved, God’s word spread, the disciples increased rapidly, and even some priests (former critics) became obedient to the faith.
The Jewish priestly class had been some of the fiercest sceptics and adversaries of the Lord Jesus in his earthly ministry. They were also fierce opponents of the apostles in their ministry, often threatening and persecuting them, and they even approved Saul's going to Damascus to arrest Christians (Acts 9:1-2). The Holy Spirit used the ministry of the apostles in prayer, preaching and teaching of the word, made possible by the solution to the problem of caring for needy Greek-speaking widows in Jerusalem to open the hearts of many of those priests to follow Jesus. A potentially divisive controversy became an evangelistic opportunity.
The apostles used the principle of delegation of responsibilities to solve a potential conflict and spread the Good News to an unreachable group in those days. Imagine what the Spirit can do as we lovingly and spiritually address our problems today! This shows that what seems like a problem can become a stepping stone to greater opportunities when handled with wisdom and faith. We must learn to use available management and administration skills effectively to free more time for prayer and the ministry of the word of God.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
What challenges are you currently facing that God might use for His glory? Every problem is an opportunity in disguise. When handled with wisdom, faith, and obedience, challenges can lead to greater spiritual growth, increased ministry impact, and divine breakthroughs.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the assurance that every problem can become an opportunity for Your glory. Give me the wisdom to face challenges so that my faith will be strengthened to help expand the frontiers of Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 74: Numbers 11-12 — Complaints, Quail, and Miriam’s Jealousy
DAILY word study: INCREASED RAPIDLY The Greek phrase πληθύνομαι (plēthýnomai) means to multiply, abound, or grow exponentially. Unlike simple addition, it describes rapid, overflowing increase.
The phrase increased rapidly in Acts 6:7 marks a spiritual breakthrough. The early Church, after wisely resolving internal conflict, experienced supernatural growth. When obstacles were addressed, the Gospel spread unhindered, reaching even resistant groups like the Jewish priests.
This word is also used in:
Acts 12:24—The Word of God continued to multiply, despite opposition.
Acts 19:20—The Gospel’s power led to its widespread influence.
This growth wasn’t just about numbers—it signified deepened faith, expanded ministry, and increased impact.
Reflection: Is there a challenge in your life or ministry that, when handled well, could lead to expansion? When we respond with wisdom, faith, and obedience, problems become stepping stones for greater impact.
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