“Church Business”

"So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas, (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots and the lot fell to Matthias, so he was added to the 11 apostles." Acts 1:23-26

The early church conducted the business of replacing Judas by casting lots. Note that they proposed two men who were qualified and then basically drew straws. If they had voted it seems to me that a guy with three names was at a disadvantage. Just saying.

Matthias got the short or long straw or the low or high number on the dice, depending on how you look at it. I think a random system that picks between two worthy possibilities certainly keeps influence and popularity out of the formula.

Can you imagine? ..... No debates, no endorsements, no fundraising, no politics, no nasty commercials. No agendas, no games, no finagling and no monkey business. Sounds good to me. I am guessing that Joseph, Barsabbas, Justus, whatever his name was, didn't have an attitude about it.

Oh wait, did I mention that they prayed for God's will and guidance? How often we forget to seek Him in everything, every time too.

Trying to be about His business,
Pastor Fred

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