This week I have been thinking and praying about the notion of being overwhelmed. The pandemic has shown us the increasing, demanding, and complex challenges of our lives. Our typical response to these demands is to work harder, rather than to step back and figure out a better way to work.
In leading the Israelites Moses, had a complex, demanding and difficult job. Moses was assigned the task of serving as a judge for the people, interpreting God’s law, and solving distributes. However, this work took a tremendous toll sitting as Israel’s only judge Moses spent all day setting cases.
Watching all of this was Moses’ father-in-law Jethro concerned that both the Israelites and Moses will be completely worn out. He urged Moses to select capable trustworthy men to serve as judges. Spreading the work getting other people involved became a lifesaver for Moses and a life-giver for the Israelites.
Finding a few good men is the Biblical solution to the secular problem of our complex times. God wants to make the complex simple, but the solution is not limited to having men around. Think of the word “men” as a metaphor for God’s will for us not to be overwhelmed. Meaning that we serve a God who will bring us the peace that passes all understanding. Bringing people, resources, technologies, and more produces relief to our hectic lives.
The Sons of Allen of the African Methodist Episcopal are a group of men worthy of Jethro’s call. These capable and trustworthy men ease the burden of church life. Serving in the church in every capacity The Sons of Allen can be counted on to always be there eliminating the feeling of being overwhelmed that has only intensified within our churches during the pandemic.
Tomorrow 10:00 AM at Greater Saint Peter the Sons of Allen will lead our services as I preach the Good News from Exodus 18: 13-26 in teaching entitled A Few Food Men. We worship safely in the sanctuary at 9540 Fayetteville Road in Jonesboro or Facebook at GSP9540. So, until tomorrow, Blessings, Peace, and Love
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