October 13

"But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in prayer, and in the ministry of the word." Acts 6:4

All ministry, all service to mankind, which has lost its priestly emphasis has broken down. If I have not first of all gone into the presence of God, I cannot come forth to my fellows with any message or service of value to them.

If there is a prophet's ministry without at the same time a priestly ministry, then there will be no building the Church. If my right hand is injured and in pain, and my left hand wants to come to its aid, it does not act unbidden. Communication is by way of the head, and action is initiated there and controlled from there. An unattached left hand could be no help at all. And serving our brothers is like that. If we would avoid causing only trouble with other members, we should act under direction of the Head; we should come to them in service straight from the presence of God.