A Good Work

Scripture:
“It is a trustworthy statement: if anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a good work.” — 1 Timothy 3:1

Observation:
In this verse Paul continues to give Timothy instructions on leading and managing the church body. He declares an overseers’ task to be noble and then goes on to list the qualifications one must have to be an overseer.

Application:
An overseer is known as an elder here at Pinelake. Our church is blessed with a small group of elders who meet this long list of qualifications. Their “work” often goes unnoticed as they are not normally in the spotlight but serving humbly. Only by the work of the Holy Spirit can one be an elder/overseer because the criteria is such that we cannot satisfy without the Spirit’s work within us.

Prayer:
Thank you for blessing us with a group of elders that love You and Your name more than themselves or the name of Pinelake. I pray You continue to lead them and guide them as they seek Your direction for the life of Your church here at Pinelake. Refresh their spirits and bless them and their families as they continue to seek Your heart.

— Jason Elam, worship pastor, Clinton campus