The Grecian Jews had been born and raised in other parts of the Roman Empire. The natives of Jerusalem were Hebraic Jews. The common life, in which they shared material things and cared for the needy, gave rise to some problems. The Grecian Jews complained that their widows were being neglected. The Twelve made this problem an opportunity to turn responsibility for material oversight over to others, so that they could give their attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. They were also wise and gave the responsibility of serving to other wise and spiritual men. They didn’t see complaining as making trouble, but as an area that they needed to grow in.

They chose men who might have been from among the Hellenistic Jews based on their names. But they were chosen because of their spiritual qualifications. The apostles prayed and laid their hands on them. And afterwards, when the apostles were able to focus on prayer and the word, the word of God spread. Even many priests believed in Jesus and became obedient to Christ.
Application: Father, help us to turn our problems into an opportunity for spiritual growth, so that the focus may be on prayer and your word.
One Word: Keep spiritual priorities